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Moses encouraged the Israelites to obey God, then they’d have a long life.
"Therefore, know this day, and
consider it in your heart, that the LORD Himself is God in heaven above and on
the earth beneath; there is no other. You shall therefore keep His statutes and
His commandments which I command you today, that it may go well with you and
with your children after you, and that you may prolong your days in the land
which the LORD your God is giving you for all time." Deuteronomy 4:39-40 NKJV
As
Solomon wrote about life being meaningless…and then about enjoying life—the
good life that is savored by the obedient.
Here is what I have seen: It is
good and fitting for one to eat and drink, and to enjoy the good of all his
labor in which he toils under the sun all the days of his life which God gives
him; for it is his heritage.
Ecclesiastes 5:18 NKJV
We can
enjoy a good life—a long life—or at least one that has a value, day by day, to
inherit God’s blessing.
Finally, all of you be of one mind,
having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be
courteous; not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the
contrary blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a
blessing. For He who would love life and see good days, Let him refrain his
tongue from evil, And his lips from speaking deceit. Let him turn away from
evil and do good; Let him seek peace and pursue it. For the eyes of the LORD
are on the righteous, And His ears are open to their prayers; But the face of
the LORD is against those who do evil. (from Psalm 34:12-16) 1 Peter 3:8-12 NKJV
Consider
the possibility that the ultimate purpose of our life is a spiritual one
focused on God.
Therefore we do not lose heart.
Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed
day by day. For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for
us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory, while we do not look at
the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things
which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are
eternal. 2
Corinthians 4:16-18 NKJV
As Jesus
taught His disciples…Seek first the Kingdom of God and all His
righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Look daily for Jesus…and His right way
of living. The Kingdom of God is a spiritual one. Will seeking God’s Kingdom
give you a long life…or a good one? An eternal life that draws others to
Christ? The choice is yours.
My
son do not forget my law, but let your heart keep my commands; For length of
days and long life and peace they will add to you. Let not mercy and truth
forsake you; Bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your
heart, and so find favor and high esteem in the sight of God and
man. Proverbs 3:1-4 NKJV
Prayer
– Lord Jesus, Your life was cut short—only 33 years. The average life
expectance may have only been about 35 years during that first century AD, but
now it is much longer now for people in Israel—your home on earth. It is almost
84 years. The length of life isn’t what matters so much as the quality of
life—and You certainly gave all of Yourself to making life the best for those
You encountered. Thank you for Your obedient example—and for helping so many
people while You were here. Give us wisdom to understand and apply Your word.
Meditate
on the length of days…and what you do for the LORD with your time. Consider how Jesus gave of Himself
during His life on earth.
Verse
of Salvation ~ Let all those who seek You rejoice and be glad in You; Let such
as love Your salvation say continually, "The LORD be
magnified!" Psalm
40:16 NKJV
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rights reserved.
Revised and reused from Banquet With The King blog, January
21, 2024.
All scripture quoted from the New King James Version (NKJV) unless
otherwise noted.
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