Tag: Uncertain

JOHN COPIC

Many Christians know the hymn Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing. Its words still reach the heart because they speak of grace that never ends. For many believers, it is more than a song, it is a prayer, a story, and a reminder of God’s mercy. The hymn asks God to “tune my heart to sing thy grace.” We often need our hearts adjusted to hear and praise God again.

The message of the hymn connects closely with the themes of Psalm 90, a prayer written by Moses. This psalm gives us a way to see life clearly and to find our spiritual footing when we feel distant from God. It reminds us that real security does not come from this world, which is always changing, but from the eternal God who never changes.

God Is Our True Home

The psalm begins by declaring that God has been our dwelling place through every generation. No matter the time or place, He remains our shelter. Even when life feels unstable or uncertain, believers can rest in God’s steady presence. Moses reminds us that before the mountains were formed, before the earth existed, God was already there. He is from everlasting to everlasting. Everything we know was created by Him and depends on Him.

For those who trust in God, this truth gives comfort. Though life may feel like wandering, God is a permanent home. He is the one who holds us together when the world feels fragile. Many of us search for safety in money, relationships, or plans, but these things fade. Only God offers a lasting refuge.

The Shortness of Life

Psalm 90 also teaches that human life is brief. Moses says that God returns people to dust. Doesn’t this give the impression that our lives are fragile and short? From God’s view, a thousand years pass like a single day. Our time on earth is like grass in that it can be green in the morning, withered by night. Don’t think we’re in control. Our days are few and uncertain.

Thinking about life’s brevity should not cause despair but wisdom. It helps us value our time and live with purpose. As Moses prayed, “Teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom.” When we realize how short life is, we are moved to live it well and to seek God, to love others, and to use our time for what truly matters.

The Reality of Sin and the Hope of Grace

Moses also speaks about sin and its results. Humanity’s mortality began with disobedience. Death entered the world because of sin, and every generation feels its effects. Yet for believers, the story does not end there. Through Jesus Christ, God’s wrath against our sin has been fully satisfied. Because of Christ’s sacrifice, we are no longer under judgment but under grace.

Finding Satisfaction in God’s Love

Later in the psalm, Moses prays, “Satisfy us in the morning with your steadfast love.” Only God can fill the emptiness we often try to satisfy with other things. Some people try to escape worry or loneliness through distraction, but such efforts never bring lasting peace. True satisfaction comes from knowing and resting in God’s faithful love.

When we focus our hearts on His grace, our spirits are renewed. Even in hardship, we can rejoice because His mercy is constant. As morning light replaces darkness, God’s love renews those who seek Him.

Making Our Days Count

The psalm ends with a request: “Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us, and establish the work of our hands.” Moses asks that God would make their brief lives meaningful and their work lasting. This is also our prayer today. Our time is short, but when we serve God, our efforts are not wasted. As the New Testament says, “Therefore, my beloved brothers and sisters, be firm, immovable, always excelling in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.”

We are called to a deeper awareness of God’s greatness and our dependence on Him. The Psalm teaches that life is fleeting, sin is serious, but God’s mercy is sure.

Set your minds on the things that are above, not on the things that are on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.

Colossians 3:2–3