Worship: A Study in PsalmsSample

What does it say?

Because God is eternal, a thousand years is like a day to Him. Moses wanted to live his days wisely and to experience God’s love for as many days as he remained.

What does it mean?

Psalm 90 opens the Fourth Book of Psalms, which begins with the songs of Israel’s days spent wandering in the wilderness. Because of their rebellion, God refused to allow anyone over the age of 20 to enter the Promised Land (Num. 13-14). All of their sins were laid bare before the Lord. They moved from place to place for 40 years, watching each adult eventually succumb to death. Moses wanted God’s eternal perspective on how to live out his remaining time on Earth. Even wandering in the wilderness could bring satisfying and joyful days if God’s love and compassion marked them.

How should I respond?

Life is short, and many of its days are filled with challenges, difficulty, and heartache. Despite that, you can live a fulfilling life if you live each day with God’s eternal perspective in mind. He sees your life from beginning to end and knows how the puzzle pieces of your life fit together for His purposes. Nothing you say or do is hidden from Him—reading His Word teaches you how to live wisely and well so you can also live each day to please Him. As you learn to trust God, you’ll find lasting satisfaction in His love, despite what the day may bring. No matter how many years you live, they are marked one day at a time. Will you live wisely and well today?