Teach Us to Number Our Days
Teach Us to Number Our Days
Topic: Christian Life, Fear, Pentecost, Providence, Time
Sermon given by the Rev. Nathan Stomberg on 20 Pentecost (10/10/2021).
Why aren’t we more aware of this idea, the fleeting nature of life? The vast majority of our lives are spent in denial of our mortality, but Scripture constantly reminds us to do the opposite. The refrain from Psalm 90, verse 12 has incredibly wide-reaching implications: “So teach us to number our days that we may apply our hearts to wisdom” (Psalm 90:12). Psalm 90 sets the tone for all of our other readings this week, and verse 12 is the lens through which to read the other three passages, as well as our entire lives. Admitting that our time on earth is short is uncomfortable, but it’s not morbid. In fact, it’s required for living a proper Christian life. Watch as the Rector discusses the principle of numbering our days.
Readings: Amos 5:6-7, 10-15; Psalm 90:1-12; Hebrews 3:1-6; Mark 10:17-31