Psalm 90:12 
So teach us to number our days,
That we may gain a heart of wisdom. 

Application: 

God alone is a place of divine shelter and protection for all who take refuge in him (90:1) because he alone is eternal. Moses compares the glory of the infinite God to the transitory existence of finite humanity (90:2–3). With God, a thousand years pass like a day (90:4). Human beings, by contrast, are like grass that withers (90:5–6)(see James 4:14). Our time is brief; death comes for all.

Moses recognizes that humanity’s transitory existence is due to sin. Death is God’s righteous judgment on man’s rebellion (see Gen 3:22–24; Rom 6:23). Whether sins are committed in public or in secret, all are visible to him and incur his wrath (90:7–9). Sin and death have limited human life spans; our lives pass quickly (90:10). In light of this reality, Moses asks God, Teach us to number our days carefully so that we may gain wisdom (90:12).

Let us implore God with this same prayer. Ask the Lord to let the brevity of life sink into your soul, so that you are convicted to make godly choices during your short stay on earth. Life is like a coin. You can spend it any way you wish, but you can spend it only once.

Reference: Tony Evans, The Tony Evans Bible Commentary (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2019), 553–554.

To God be the glory!

Our Lord Jesus Christ created everything! By Him, For Him!

“The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; The Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.” Numbers 6:24-26

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