Message from Scripture: 3/27/2021 

Our message from Scripture today is Psa. 90:12. “Teach us to number our days carefully so that we may develop wisdom in our hearts.” 

Have you ever noticed that we take tomorrow for granted? We talk about what we are going to do tomorrow or next week, or next month, or even next year. God hasn't promised that we will live until next year, or next month, or even until tomorrow. All we have is what God has given us...today. This fact is made quite clear in 2 Cor. 6:2-4. “At the acceptable time I listened to you, and on the day of salvation I helped you. Behold, now is the acceptable time, behold, now is the day of salvation. Giving no cause for offense in anything…”

The reason that now is the acceptable time is because all we have is now. That’s why it is so important to learn what Paul is trying to teach us in these verses. Now is the time that we have. We need to give no offence in anything right now. He then lists two reasons why we shouldn't give offence (sin) in anything. First, we should live so that reproach is not brought on anything because of our actions. The second reason is so we will be approved of God. With each day we are given, we should resolve to be what God would have you to be.

It would be good if we would greet each day with these words, "This day I resolve to," and then specifically list what you are going to do to draw closer to God. Paul gives us this reason as to why. “Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk — not as unwise people but as wise — making the most of the time, because the days are evil. So don’t be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is” (Eph. 5:15-17). Make the most of today for our Lord. God bless.

Robert