The
older generation will be familiar with the opening question and answer
of the Shorter Catechism. It is a question about the purpose of our
life. We are 'to glorify God'. We are 'to enjoy Him for ever'. We live
our life in the light of eternity. Through faith in Jesus Christ, we
look forward to the wonderful future God has in store for us: 'No eye
has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared
for those who love Him' (1 Corinthians 2:9). How are we to prepare
ourselves for this glorious future? We are to pray, 'Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom' (Psalm 90:12).
We must not think only about how long we live. We must think also about
how well we live. We are to be men and women of faith, men and women
who have asked the question of salvation, 'What must I do to be saved?',
men and women who have obeyed the Gospel command, 'Believe in the Lord
Jesus, and you will be saved' (Acts 16:31). We must not think only of
ourselves. There is more to life than achieving a comfortable standard
of living. We are to be 'rich toward God' (Luke 12:21). There is more to
life than 'storing up for ourselves treasures on earth'. We must not
forget the challenge put to us by our Lord Jesus Christ: 'store up for
yourselves treasures in heaven' (Matthew 6:19-21). As we grow older, we
must not forget another type of growth – spiritual growth: 'grow in the
grace and knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ' (2 Peter
3:18).
God's Word is "a lamp to our feet and a light to our path." He has "wondrous things" to teach us as we pray "Open my eyes that I may see" (Psalm 119:105, 18, 11). "May God's blessing surround you each day, as you trust Him and walk in His way. May His presence within guard and keep you from sin, go in peace, go in joy, go in love." "Not unto us, O Lord, not unto us, but to Your Name give glory, because of Your mercy and Your truth" (Psalm 115:1).
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