No one but the Lord knows when our days will end on this earth. When I was growing up, I remember hearing 'live life to the fullest!' That saying has different meanings for people. Some believe it means to have all the 'toys' you can get. For others it means to have a 'fun' time as often as possible through partying, drinking, etc. For me it means to live out the Lord's will in the way He enables me to do so.
In John Wesley's commentary on this verse it reads: Teach us — To consider the shortness of life, and the certainty and speediness of death. That — That we may heartily devote ourselves to true wisdom. Matthew Henry's commentary reads: Those who would learn true wisdom, must pray for Divine instruction, must beg to be taught by the Holy Spirit; and for comfort and joy in the returns of God's favor. In order to learn from the Lord one must have a teachable spirit. They also must be surrendered to His will in order to live it out.
Dear Jesus,
Thank You for this verse this morning. It encourages me greatly to continue to seek more of You. Father, may I receive Your "heart of wisdom" throughout this day. I pray for more of You to be in my actions...my words...my attitude. I pray for people to see and hear You through me. Guide me with an empowerment to fulfill Your will. Thank You Jesus for being My More. Amen.
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