“Remember how short my time is: wherefore hast thou made all men in vain?” — Psalm 89:47
“O remember that my life is wind: mine eye shall no more see good.” — Job 7:7
Both David and Job remind us of a sobering truth — life is brief, fragile, and fleeting. The psalmist pleads, “Remember how short my time is,” while Job laments, “My life is wind.” Together they teach us that our earthly existence is like a vapor, and we must live each day with divine purpose. Time is the one thing we can never regain; what we do for Christ must be done now.
When we lose sight of eternity, discouragement and vanity set in. But when we see life through the lens of God’s eternal plan, every trial, every act of service, and every moment of faithfulness gains meaning.
King Hezekiah (Isaiah 38) — When God told Hezekiah to set his house in order because he would die, he turned his face to the wall and prayed earnestly. God extended his life fifteen years. Hezekiah learned that time is a gift from God, and every added day should be spent in gratitude and obedience.
The Apostle Paul (Philippians 1:21–24) — Paul viewed life’s brevity through an eternal lens: “For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” Even though he knew death was near, he lived with purpose, investing his remaining time to strengthen others in the faith.
Life is short — but it is not meaningless when lived for Christ. Don’t count the days; make the days count for eternity.