The last section of Psalm 90 is an appeal to God for an outpouring of
His Grace, that we may be satisfied with God Himself and that our work
will endure as something of lasting value even though we will quickly
pass away. This closing section of the Psalm give us three petitions:
1.“SO TEACH US TO NUMBER OUR DAYS THAT WE MAY GET A HEART OF WISDOM.”
(v.12) This is a prayer that God will help us live Holy Lives which is
the path of true wisdom. How do we make each day count for God?
2.“SATISFY US IN THE MORNING WITH YOUR STEADFAST LOVE (mercy) THAT WE
MAY REJOICE (sing for joy) AND BE GLAD ALL OUR DAYS” (v.14). “The only
thing that will secure life-long gladness is a heart satisfied with the
experience of Gods love” (Alexander MacLaren).
3.“ESTABLISH THE WORK
OF OUR HANDS UPON US (for us); YES ESTABLISH THE WORK OF OUR HANDS”
(v.17) “So long as we are here...we are required by Him for something.
Let us therefore find out what it is, and do it; and while we do it, let
us pray that God may establish it so that it may remain to bless
posterity” (William M. Taylor).
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