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When I think about it too much, I start to feel like my age. But, for the most part, I still think of myself as a young husband and father. That having been said, the Bible makes it clear that your days and my days are numbered, no matter how we feel.
Psalm 90:12A says, “O, Lord, teach us to number our days.” If that was a quantitative command, here are some possible answers:
I’ve slept for about one-third of my life.
Nearly 700 months have passed since I took my first breath.
It’s been more than 30,000,000 minutes since I opened my eyes.
Being born in 1965 apparently makes me part of generation X.
The second half of our verse, Psalm 90:12B says, “… that we might apply our hearts to wisdom.” That suggests a more qualitative perspective.
Psalms 90-106 comprise the fourth of five books and is possibly the oldest of the manuscripts. Moses is the author, and the narrative was likely penned while the Israelites were wandering in the wilderness. I provide this context to draw three simple lessons.
First, I believe God wants us to understand that every day is a gift from His hand. We must use each moment wisely and invest it with eternity in mind. Second, I believe God wants us to reflect on the fragile nature of life. James 4:14 describes our time on earth as a “vapor that appears only for a short while and then evaporates.” Finally, God wants His children to be wise so that they can lead others to the Truth.
Someone once said, “If I could live over my life once again, I’ll tell you what I would do. I’d live less for myself and more for Christ, with eternities values in view.” At 58 years old, I’m still learning what it means to number my days.
Steve Whitaker
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