So teach us to number our days
that we may get a heart of wisdom.
Too often, we think in terms of years and make plans for the far distant future, and yet we are instructed to live one day at a time and not to even worry ourselves about the needs of tomorrow, for each day has sufficient trouble of its own. The children of Israel were given one day’s supply of manna in the wilderness in order that they might learn to trust in the sufficient provision of the Lord, Who never failed to provide for their daily needs. We, too, need to learn this important lesson as well. We should not only reflect on the briefness of our time here on earth and recognize that our time is in God’s hands and that He has scheduled every day of our life to bring glory to Himself. But, also that we should make the best use of our time during our brief life on earth, by redeeming the time and making the most of every opportunity we have. This world is not our permanent home, for we have a celestial citizenship and a glorious inheritance secured for us in heaven. But every day of our lives is an opportunity that God has graciously given us to use wisely and diligently for His glory. For the victorious life that has been lived wisely and well is the one that has honored the Lord in thought, word, and deed. There is wisdom in preparing for tomorrow, and there is folly in the mindset of “let’s eat and drink, for tomorrow we die.” But our mindset should not be focussed on this world, but on our heavenly home, occupying until He returns and living for His glory. May the Lord teach each one of us to number our days carefully so that we may develop wisdom in our hearts, by faith in Jesus, our Savior.
Spiritual Steve 