Verse of the Day 7/14

Through the Bible - Psalms 10-12, Acts 10:24-28   

 

Good morning,

In my personal devotions I've moved into the book of Ecclesiastes in which the author, Solomon, starts off with the words "vanity of vanities" or "meaningless" (depending on the translation).  This comes from the Hebrew word "hevel' which has a few variations, but basically has to do with breath or vapor, even the sound of breath.  It is fleeting, seemingly gone in an instant and of little value.

 

But for anyone that has had a near death experience of a loved one or perhaps themselves, they realize that life is as precious and fragile as that one breath.  It is precious.   In actuallity we are all one breath from eternity.  Having this perspective will (should) have an impact and change the way we live.

 

For today's verse we'll go to Psalm 90 where the psalmist has this perspective in mind.

 

Ps 90:12  So teach us to number our days, That we may gain a heart of wisdom.  NKJV
Or from the NLT

Ps 90:12  Teach us to make the most of our time, so that we may grow in wisdom.  NLT

For some reason I was reminded of the film "Saving Private Ryan" where Tom Hanks as Captain Miller in his dying breath tells Private Ryan (Matt Damon) "earn this".  Many had given their lives that Private Ryan might have his life.  As Christians, we believe that God sent His Son that we might have life hear and now and for eternity.  Not that we have or can earn this, but we should be grateful for it.  Having this perspective should help us, should teach us to number our days, to gain a heart of wisdom, to make the most of our time and to realize how precious each day, each breath of this life is.  It doesn't have to be lived in vain.

 

Ps 90:17  And let the beauty of the LORD our God be upon us, And establish the work of our hands for us; Yes, establish the work of our hands.   NKJV

Blessings,
Mike
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Psalm  90:12-17

12 So teach us to number our days, That we may gain a heart of wisdom.

13 Return, O LORD! How long? And have compassion on Your servants.

14 Oh, satisfy us early with Your mercy, That we may rejoice and be glad all our days!

15 Make us glad according to the days in which You have afflicted us, The years in which we have seen evil.

16 Let Your work appear to Your servants, And Your glory to their children.

17 And let the beauty of the LORD our God be upon us, And establish the work of our hands for us; Yes, establish the work of our hands.   NKJV