6 Good Reasons To Number
Your Days
God has put eternity into the
hearts of all people. Although many people deny the reality of living
forever—everyone will either one day rejoice in heaven or suffer in hell.
If Jesus does not return in our
lifetime, we must be prepared for physical death.
There is no pain in death for the
believer.
However, there will be pain before
the judgment seat of Christ if we have wasted the precious days that were given
to us from God.
Check out these 6 good reasons we
need to number our days on this earth.
The
key to numbering our days carefully is to remain closely connected to the
Savior in prayer, Bible study, and fellowship.
- Reason #1 - Tomorrow is not promised to
you
“Why,
you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a
mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes” (James 4:14).
How
could it be that someone we see alive now be dead in minutes or days? Yet it
happens every day.
We
are reminded that we must work every day for the Lord as if it were our last.
Not in a frenzied panic, but rather thoughtful and careful consideration. We do not know for sure if the day we spend is
our last day on this earth.
- Reason #2 - Life on earth could be
shorter than you think
“But
God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your life will be demanded from
you. Then who will get what you have prepared for yourself?’” (Luke 12:20).
The
rich fool invested much of his time and effort towards building earthly
riches—only to find himself unable to breathe one moment longer than God
allowed.
We
are not only aware of our own mortality but of the brevity of life of people
younger than us. We can be responsible in our savings, investing, and preparing
for our families just in case the Lord calls us home.
However
we must also spiritually invest enough so that we would not be lacking in
heaven due to poor planning.
- Reason #3 - Many missed opportunities
cannot be restored
“Today,
if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts as you did in the
rebellion” (Hebrews 3:15).
The
problem with decisions we make in life is that we may not always get a second
chance. If we miss opportunities of divine callings, we may never get to redo
that moment.
When
Moses hit the rock instead of speaking to it, God would not allow him to enter
the Promised Land even though Moses begged him to change His mind.
While
there is hope even after a missed calling, we must make the most of every
opportunity.
- Reason #4 - Relationships with family
and friends could end without warning
“But encourage one another daily, as long as it
is called ‘Today,’ so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness” (Hebrews
3:13).
Yet
that is not the case, our closest companions could be snatched away at a
moment’s notice and we do not want our last memory to be overwhelmed with
regret.
We
love, hug, and speak tenderly to those who God has placed us around knowing
that we don’t always get a second chance in our relationships.
- Reason #5 - All earthly possessions have
limited value compared to heavenly rewards
“Then
he said to them, ‘Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life
does not consist in an abundance of possessions’” (Luke 12:15).
Most
of us have to work in one way or another to provide for ourselves and our
family members.
However
we must remember that our earthly
possessions are not going with us to heaven.
We
have need of things for survival, yet we must be careful not to put too much
value in them.
Instead
we should use our financial resources to further the gospel of Jesus—leading to
the eternal rewards of seeing many people come to Christ.
- Reason #6 - Future reward awaits those
who make the most of their time in the Lord
“If
anyone builds on this foundation using gold, silver, costly stones, wood, hay
or straw, their work will be shown for what it is, because the Day will bring
it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test the quality
of each person’s work” (1 Corinthians 3:12-13).
There
are rewards for those who are in Christ Jesus.
The
Lord will give to each of us based on the measure of the work we completed in
His name.
We
number our days in order to accommodate God’s will and plan for our lives.
Just
as getting a promotion and pay raise are significant in this world—it will be
of even more significance when we get to heaven.
Number your Days Carefully
Since
tomorrow is not promised to us, we can take hope that our God is the God of the
past, present, and future.
He
makes all grace abound towards those who love Him to accomplish His purpose for
their lives.
The
key to numbering our days carefully is to remain closely connected to the
Savior in prayer, Bible study, and fellowship.
The
Lord has cautioned us in His Word -
“…
making the best use of the time, because the days are evil.” Ephesians
5:16 (ESV)
Consider
your position now before the inevitable happens. Settle that sin issue by
saying this prayer:
“Heavenly Father,
I admit that I am a sinner and my sins have
separated me from You. I now want to turn away from my past sinful life and
begin a new life with You.
Please forgive me. I now receive your Son,
Jesus Christ as my Savior, my Master and my Lord. I believe and confess that
Jesus Christ died for my sins, was buried, and rose from the dead.
I want to receive all that Jesus Christ has
provided for me as my Savior. Your Word says, ‘Whosoever shall call on the name
of the Lord shall be saved’ (Romans 10:13).
I believe and confess that Jesus Christ is
the Way, the Truth, and the Life, and no man comes unto the Father, but by Him.
Lord Jesus, I pray and ask You, to come
into my heart and be Lord of my life. I thank You that you have given me
eternal life, and according to Your Word, I am born again.
Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of
the Holy Spirit that is in me now. I surrender my life to You.
Use me for Your glory.
In Jesus Name. Amen.”
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“All to Jesus I surrender”
Judson W. Van De Venter
lyrics
1 All to Jesus I surrender,
All to Him I freely give;
I will ever love and trust Him,
In His presence daily live.
All to Him I freely give;
I will ever love and trust Him,
In His presence daily live.
Refrain:
I surrender all, I surrender all;
All to Thee, my blessed Savior,
I surrender all.
I surrender all, I surrender all;
All to Thee, my blessed Savior,
I surrender all.
2 All to Jesus I surrender,
Make my, Savior, wholly Thine;
Let me feel Thy Holy Spirit,
Truly know that Thou art mine. [Refrain]
Make my, Savior, wholly Thine;
Let me feel Thy Holy Spirit,
Truly know that Thou art mine. [Refrain]
3 All to Jesus I surrender,
Lord, I give myself to Thee;
Fill me with Thy love and power,
Let Thy blessing fall on me. [Refrain]
Lord, I give myself to Thee;
Fill me with Thy love and power,
Let Thy blessing fall on me. [Refrain]
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