What would you do if you knew today was our last day on Earth?
Would you do anything differently?
Psalms 90:12 says, “Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.”
Maybe you’re like me.
I tuck my baby boy into bed, watch him sleep, and thank God for him and his sisters.
I thank God for this one day that we had together; this precious time that I know is not promised tomorrow.
I think to myself how I don’t ever want to experience the pain of losing someone I love, nor do I want someone I love experiencing sickness or pain.
I pray for God to come soon; knowing that my faith and hope is in Him. And because He is my Savior, when He comes, I will never have to experience pain EVER again.
So, I pray, “Jesus, please come soon!”
But before the words are out of my mouth, my thoughts are conflicting.
What about my family and my friends who don’t have a relationship with Jesus?
Almost immediately my prayer transforms into, “Please don’t come yet Jesus. Not until they are saved.”
I know that Jesus coming will bring me into eternal life with no more pain.
But I also realize what that means for those who don’t know Him.
But Moses prays this prayer; this prayer to teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.
It seems like we’re all counting days lately. Maybe your days are running together. Maybe you’re bored.
But what if we numbered our days?
If I knew today was the very last day we had, I know what I would do.
I would go to every family member and friend who I was unsure of being saved, and ask them if they were. I would tell them how they could be saved. I would pray for their salvation.
Because what is more important than our eternity?
Oh, but it’s hard!
It’s hard to talk to someone about Christ.
Especially if we don’t think that they believe.
So we put it off, hoping that a better time will come; an easier opportunity will present itself; or they will make the decision on their own.
But what happens when tomorrow doesn’t come?
If this time we’re living in doesn’t put this into perspective, I don’t know what will.
Our schedules are clear from the plans we had, but God still has work for us to do.
Dear Lord,
Teach me to number my days. Teach me to realize that we are only here for a little while. Instead of wasting time, help us to make the most of it.
Lord, give me courage and strength to talk to my loved ones and friends about You. Soften their hearts so they will be accepting of Your saving grace.
And help me not to be satisfied with only my loved ones knowing You. Make my heart like Yours; not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to You.
Amen
