Embracing Each Moment with Grace
Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.
Psalm 90:12
Have you ever found yourself looking back and realizing you missed the significance of a moment? Maybe it was a conversation with a loved one, a moment with your child, an opportunity to help a stranger or a quiet moment with the Lord. Often, we are too consumed with our daily routines and distractions to notice these precious instances until they are gone.
The disciples experienced something similar during their time with Jesus. Imagine the profound moments they shared, sometimes unaware of their full significance until after Jesus’ resurrection. They sat at his feet and listened to him teach. They watched him do miracles and change lives. They had the opportunity to pray with him in the garden, eat with him at the table, and stand by him at the cross. How easy it is to take moments like these for granted.
Jesus taught His disciples the importance of being present and mindful. He encouraged them to seek God’s kingdom first, to love others deeply, and to spread the gospel. In John 14, he encouraged them with the assurance that he would send the Comforter, the Holy Spirit, to be with them — they would never be alone. His presence would always go with them. At his departure from this earth, he assured them he would return for them but until he did, they had a job to do.
These teachings are as relevant today as they were then. We, too, have been given a mission and the same promise of His return. The Holy Spirit lives in us if we are children of God, and we are never without God’s powerful presence. Our awareness of His presence should cause us to be fully aware of the moments and opportunities right in front of us.
“Our awareness of His presence should cause us to be fully aware of the moments and opportunities right in front of us.”
Application:
Take a moment today to reflect on the present. Ask God to help you see the importance of each moment and to live with intention and purpose. Consider the following questions:
What moments have I overlooked recently?
How can I be more present and aware of God’s work in my daily life?
What steps can I take to align my actions with Jesus’ teachings?
Prayer:
Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of today. Help me to see the value in every moment and to live with a heart full of wisdom. Teach me to be present, to cherish the time I have, and to use it for Your glory. Guide my steps and help me to follow Jesus’ example of love and service. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Further Reading:
Matthew 6:33: “But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”
James 4:14: “Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.”
