This Life is Fleeting

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 49:11-20. The psalmist reminds us that the houses and lands that we have in this life will be left behind. Even men of honor who name buildings, streets, and other things after themselves, they too will eventually perish and leave all their wealth and fame behind.

Only the soul which is redeemed by God will live eternally. This mortal body that we live in today will perish when we pass from this life. That will be the end of life as we know it and we can’t carry any of the things we have accumulated in this life with us. If you haven’t accepted Jesus Christ as your Savior even your soul will perish.

Sometimes we work so hard in this life to obtain wealth and make a name for ourselves and don’t concern ourselves with the life that is eternal. This Scripture reminds us that all these earthly things will pass away and only the things that are eternal will last.

“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand” (John 10:27-28).

Sometimes we focus on the accomplishments of this life knowing they will be destroyed. When we set our sights on serving God and doing His will these things are eternal. What have you set your sights on, things that are eternal or things that are worldly?

Daily Bible Reading:

Psalm 49:11-20

11 Their inward thought is, that their houses shall continue for ever, and their dwelling places to all generations; they call their lands after their own names.
12 Nevertheless man being in honour abideth not: he is like the beasts that perish.
13 This their way is their folly: yet their posterity approve their sayings. Selah.
14 Like sheep they are laid in the grave; death shall feed on them; and the upright shall have dominion over them in the morning; and their beauty shall consume in the grave from their dwelling.
15 But God will redeem my soul from the power of the grave: for he shall receive me. Selah.
16 Be not thou afraid when one is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased;
17 For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away: his glory shall not descend after him.
18 Though while he lived he blessed his soul: and men will praise thee, when thou doest well to thyself.
19 He shall go to the generation of his fathers; they shall never see light.
20 Man that is in honour, and understandeth not, is like the beasts that perish.

Things to think about:

In what ways do you put your faith in the things of this world?
Do you put your energy into things eternal or do you put all your strength in the things of this world?
How can we change our priorities and make the switch to focus more on eternal things?

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank You for this Scripture that reminds us of the importance of building things in our lives that are eternal. Help us not to use all of our strength on things of this life, but to put our energy toward the things You want us to do. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Daily Bible Verse:

But God will redeem my soul from the power of the grave: for he shall receive me. Selah. – Psalm 49:15

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Psalm 119 will not be included in The Book of Psalms since Deborah has already published a book about it called: Psalm 119: Thy Word is a Lamp unto My Feet. The book of Psalms is one of Deborah’s favorite books of the Bible. It is a great book to read if you’re ever feeling down or need to renew your relationship with Christ. King David went through a lot of tough times in his lifetime, but he loved God and trusted God to protect him from his enemies.

The book of Psalms was written by various people. About half of it was attributed to King David, whether they were written by David or for David is questioned by some biblical scholars. Some of the Psalms were written by Asaph and some say they were written for the sons of Korah and even Moses and Solomon were writers of the Psalms. The Psalms consists of poetry that was primarily meant to be used as songs of praise to the Lord.

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Wealth is Fleeting

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 49:1-10. Psalm 49 is a Psalm to the Chief Musician for the sons of Korah. The psalmist calls out, “Hear this” to all the people of the world. He speaks in wisdom and understanding. He shares a great truth on the harp. He has learned a lesson about life and shares it in the form of a song.

He warns us that we can’t trust in our wealth and riches of this world. He reminds us we can’t redeem ourselves or our brothers with our money and the redemption of the soul is precious. It would be nice if we could live forever and not see corruption, but at some point both the rich and poor will die and leave their belongings to others.

In other words, he is telling us not to put our faith and trust in our wealth, because we can’t take it with us when we die. The only thing that is eternal is our relationship with Christ. He is the only one who can redeem our soul. We can’t redeem our soul or our brother’s soul with our wealth.

When we put our faith and trust in wealth and our positions in this world we are apt to be disappointed. In the end, both our wealth and position may fail us and we will die and leave it all behind, for what? Colossians 3:2 tells us, “Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.”

Daily Bible Reading:

Psalm 49:1-10

1 [[To the Chief Musician, A Psalm for the sons of Korah.]] Hear this, all ye people; give ear, all ye inhabitants of the world:
2 Both low and high, rich and poor, together.
3 My mouth shall speak of wisdom; and the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding.
4 I will incline mine ear to a parable: I will open my dark saying upon the harp.
5 Wherefore should I fear in the days of evil, when the iniquity of my heels shall compass me about?
6 They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches;
7 None of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him:
8 (For the redemption of their soul is precious, and it ceaseth for ever:)
9 That he should still live for ever, and not see corruption.
10 For he seeth that wise men die, likewise the fool and the brutish person perish, and leave their wealth to others.

Things to think about:

What do we learn about wealth in this Scripture?
What will happen to our earthly treasures when we die?
Can we purchase ransom for our souls or for the souls of our loved ones?
Who is the only one who can be the ransom for our souls?

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

We thank You for this Scripture in Psalm 49. The Psalmist reminds us our wealth is only for this earth. It isn’t eternal and we can’t take it with us. Neither can we redeem our souls with our riches. Thank You for Your Son, Jesus who paid the ransom for our souls. Help us to accept Your gift of salvation. Help us to get the right perspective on life and build our lives more on things that are eternal. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Daily Bible Verse:

For he seeth that wise men die, likewise the fool and the brutish person perish, and leave their wealth to others. – Psalm 49:10

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