I will reward them with a long life …. Psalm
91:16
God’s promise…a reward of a long life. Life in
Strong’s Lexicon is actually related to a root word for “hot” as in days, not
nights. So this is a long number of days…or years. I’ve known some fine
Christian people who have lived a long life…over 90 years—and they’ve been or
are still mentally and spiritually sharp right to the end of their lives. Others
I’ve known didn’t always get a long life or else dementia robbed them of their
senses. God’s reward for those He chooses is especially precious when it is not
only a long life but a healthy, vigorous one that allows service to Him right
to the end of their life here on earth. What an honor.
We don’t get to choose if we get a long
life or not. God choses. It happens. Paul wrote about life and death to the
Philippians…
For I fully expect and hope that I will
never be ashamed, but that I will continue to be bold for Christ, as I have
been in the past. And I trust that my life will bring honor to Christ, whether
I live or die. For to me, living means living for Christ, and dying is even
better. But if I live, I can do more fruitful work for Christ. So I really
don't know which is better. I'm torn between two desires: I long to go and be
with Christ, which would be far better for me. But for your sakes, it is better
that I continue to live. Knowing this, I am convinced that I will remain alive
so I can continue to help all of you grow and experience the joy of your faith.
Philippians 1:20-25.
Is God rewarding you with a long life so
far? Are you making the most of your life?
Prayer
~ God, reward us with not only long life…but one that honors and glories You in
all that we think, say and do.
Daily
Bible Reading: Proverbs 13-15
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2017 by Mickey M. Hunacek. All rights reserved.
All
scripture quoted from the New Living Translation (NLT) unless otherwise noted.
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