Time Out

“So teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom” (Psalm 90: 12).

This is an appeal for God to teach us the certainty and brevity of life. Many live as though life is unlimited and certain. Both are false. This poignant verse teaches us to prioritize wisdom and cultivate a deeper understanding.

Understanding that our days are numbered helps us to live more purposefully, making choices that align with eternal values that lead to a more fulfilling life. God wants to partner with us in this. With Jesus Christ in control, life is an adventure, a challenge, and an investment for eternity. A knowledge of Scripture, meditating on it, prayer, and the Holy Spirit are means of guidance.

Pray: “Lord, help me by Your Spirit and Your Word to grow in wisdom throughout the days You give to me. Amen.”

So, the question is what are you waiting for?

Tomorrow is the chain that binds people to loathsome habits. Tomorrow is the barred and bolted door that shuts people out of the house of their dreams. Tomorrow is the downward path that leads people into the land of regret. Tomorrow is the siren’s song that seduces people from the path of duty. Tomorrow is the sleep that paralyzes the energies of people. Tomorrow is the sword of self-destruction on which people fall. Tomorrow is the word carved over the door of the realm of the lost.

Today is God’s time for action.

“Today if you hear My voice…”

“Boast not yourself of tomorrow.”

“Behold NOW is the accepted time…”

Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today. You might enjoy it so much today you will want to do it again tomorrow.

Albert Schweitzer, who had four PhDs, said, “The only one among us who will be really happy are those who have sought and found how to serve.”

So getter done! Commit yourself to finding and following God’s will every individual day. You can subscribe to doing whatever you do as to the Lord.

As of this day it is my day number 33,791. I know my number is fewer than ever. It matters little. What matters is that every remaining one be lived as unto the Lord. Join me in that resolve.

“Do not boast about tomorrow, For you do not know what a day may bring forth” (Proverbs 27:1).

“Yet you do not know what your life will be like tomorrow. You are just a vapor that appears for a little while and then vanishes away” (James 4: 14).

Therefore, enjoy today to the fullest. May it be pleasant and productive.