How Long Will Be?

Last Sunday was the hundredth birthday of a member of our congregation. To me it is amazing to think of all the changes that have taken place during her lifetime; transitions that have gone from horse and buggy to automobiles to men and women in space. Seventy-five percent of her life was lived before I ever met her and even during these last twenty-five years great advancements have been made in technology. So many changes to witness and go through.

How long will we be? Only God knows. In a psalm attributed to Moses we read, "the years of our life are seventy, or even by reason of strength eighty." ( Psalm 90:10 ESV) As we look around us, though we may consider what might be the average lifespan, some live more years and others live less. Not knowing how many days we may be granted should "teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom." ( Psalm 90:12 ESV) We need to exercise wisdom in how we live our days so as to be prepared for the eternal future God has in store.

As this psalm began, the following was noted about God.
"(1) Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations. (2) Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever you had formed the earth and the world, FROM EVERLASTING TO EVERLASTING YOU ARE GOD." ( Psalm 90:1-2 ESV)

Because life in this realm is temporary, we will not always have our loved ones to depend on, nor will we always be there for them. However, GOD WILL ALWAYS BE GOD and will always be there for us. Though it may boggle our mind, He always was, is, and will always be! The real question is, WILL HE REMAIN OUR GOD? Though nothing mankind does will change His being God, it is important that He remain ours!

"FROM EVERLASTING TO EVERLASTING YOU ARE GOD." He remains. He will remain unchanged. ( James 1:17) We can depend on Him as God. Any changes that need to take place are on our part. May we remain open to His transformation into the beings He desires us to be and resolve that He will be FOREVER OUR GOD as we trust with Him we will REMAIN FOREVER when our days here have been finally counted.

Have a great day WITH OUR EXISTENCE BOUND ETERNALLY TO GOD!
Carl

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