Teach
us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. Psalm 90:12
A high school teacher in Los Angeles had a unique way of stimulating her students to
think. From time to time she would write brief messages on the chalkboard that were
unrelated to their current studies.
One morning, the students found the number 25,550 written on the board. One pupil finally
raised his hand and asked the instructor why that particular number was there. She
explained that 25,550 represented the number of days in the life of a person who lives to
be 70. The teacher was trying to emphasize life's brevity and the value of each day.
When I was young and looked ahead, time seemed to move so slowly. It was hard to imagine
what older folks often saidthat time passed so quickly they wondered where it had
gone. But as I grew older, the years seemed short and fleeting, especially when compared
with eternity.
This underscores what James said about life: "It is even a vapor that appears for a
little time and then vanishes away" (James 4:14). Therefore, it's important that we
make the most of our opportunities to honor God, serve others, and proclaim Christ. Let's
ask God to "teach us to number our days" (Psalm 90:12) so that we will spend
them wisely!
-RWD
Only this hour is mine, Lord
May it be used for Thee;
May every passing moment
Count for eternity.
-Christiansen
Don't just spend time; invest it.