DEVO 10.24.25

DEVO. 10.24.25

“Teach us to number our days, That we may cultivate and bring to You a heart of wisdom.” ‭‭(Psalm‬ ‭90:12‬ ‭AMP‬‬)

- A good prayer to pray would be, "Lord, teach me to number my days!"

- The NLT says it this way, “Teach us to realize the brevity of life, so that we may grow in wisdom.”

- ‭ln other words, life is short, make the most of what you have!

- When you think of our days on earth, they are short and few when compared to eternity.

- James 4:14 says, “For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away.”

- ‭‭Your life is simply a vapor or a mist when compared to eternity.

- So why are we so consumed with these temporary things when we should be investing in eternity?

- Matthew 6:33 says for us to "Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.”

- ‭‭It doesn't say to seek after all that you can accomplish here on the earth first!

- It doesn't say to try and accumulate all the wealth and recognition for the "right here and now," first.

- It says seek "first the kingdom of God."

- Here's how the Message paraphrase puts it, “Steep your life in God-reality, God-initiative, God-provisions. Don’t worry about missing out. You’ll find all your everyday human concerns will be met."

- Steep yourself in God-reality!

- Think about how powerful that is!

- Think about your life and what you are investing your time and energy in.

- What are the things you are doing right now that, in reality, is useless and pointless.

- Today, be intentional and invest in the eternal!

- You could invest in this little vapor of a life, or you could invest in eternity!

- Reach out and share Jesus with someone today.

- Touch someone by encouraging them today.

- Extend a hand to someone.

- Speak hope and vision into someone's life who is filled with doubt and discouragement.

- Be a prophetic voice today to someone who can't even manage to take the next step forward.

- Be Jesus' hands and feet today.

- Today, make every minute and second count.

- It will count for eternity!

- Pray, "Lord teach me to number my days," and watch the opportunities that He places in front of you.

- God bless you! Have a great weekend!