Looking back, do you regret the moments you wasted, and looking ahead, do you fear there will never be enough time? This sermon walks us through Psalm 90, the prayer of Moses about the God who has been our dwelling place from generation to generation and who teaches us to number our days so that our hearts may gain wisdom. It shows that time is a gift from a sovereign God who holds everything under control, even our failures and regrets, and that we can be both grateful and generous with our time. Listen and see how the ordinary moments of your day can become service to God and a blessing to others.
Discussion questions
For your small group or for personal reflection after the sermon.
- Psalm 90 contrasts God's eternity (a thousand years are like yesterday) with human frailty, like grass that withers. What does this contrast tell you about who God is and who we are?
- Moses prays, "Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom." What might that kind of wisdom look like in how we approach time?
- The sermon says we can be both grateful and generous with our time because a sovereign God gives us time as a gift and holds our lives in His hands. How does that conviction change the way you see your daily tasks and encounters?
- The speaker mentions parents who regret not spending more time with their children, and how regret can paralyze us. How does the story of Joseph and his brothers help you look at wasted time and your own failures?
- The psalm ends with the prayer, "Establish the work of our hands." The sermon stresses that serving God is not only the work of pastors but also time with our children, truly listening to a friend, or our daily work. Which moments of your day could you start seeing as service?
- Who could you generously give your time to this week, at home, at work, or in your neighborhood, and what specifically do you plan to do?
