v.1-6. Man’s life is in contrast to the Eternal God. “Lord, Thou hast been our dwelling place.” v.7-12. Man is consumed by the wrath of God. “We are consumed by Thine anger.” v.13-17. Man seeks favor from God. “Return, O Lord… satisfy us…”
Psalm 90:2, 9. “Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, thou art God… For all our days are passed away in thy wrath: we spend our years as a tale that is told.”
THE LONG AND SHORT OF IT.
How do I know there is no wall at the end Of space, about 100 million light-years away? I really can’t fathom it, but logic and faith blend – And I deduce space is limitless, as men say.
The same holds true of the God of the universe – He is without a beginning or an end to His life. The personhood of the God of eternity to me makes sense He is eternal in His existence and moral light.
That He made a dimension of time, there is no doubt – With a beginning and an end, we believe and know. He did this so that created beings could learn about His character and nature, and share His life with us here below.
Our days are very short because sin has its sway On the length of our lives, bringing death. So, briefness characterizes life; we have only a few days To respond to who God is and to what He saith.
Therefore, it is incumbent upon us to seek now the Lord, And give our minds and hearts to prepare ahead For the day that is coming according to God’s Word When existence goes on after we’re dead.
I am not finished when I, for a time, leave my body, The future that lies ahead of me is eternal. So, it is wisdom to me to live for God only, And for God’s glory, I will accomplish all I am able.
“Gracious Father, there are a lot of timelines now on my face reminding me that my time here is getting much shorter and that what I am supposed to do, I must do quickly. The life Thou hast allowed me to live here has been very fulfilling. I know there have been difficulties, but I can hardly remember them now as I think of the joy and contentment Thou hast given me. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”