I met Scott when we both were preaching in the same area. We found out that we had a lot in common. We were about the same age. We both were called into the ministry a bit later in life. We had earned degrees from the same Bible college.

Scott and I both moved on to preach in different states. We saw each other about once a year at conventions or seminars. My wife and I spent some time last summer talking with Scott and his wife. They were excited about their work for the Lord.

A few days ago I saw Scott’s obituary in the college news magazine. I was shocked to learn that he died suddenly and unexpectedly on his 54^th birthday.

I will turn 54 in a few months. I don’t know how much more time I have left on this earth, but I want to spend that time the way Scott did—loving my wife and family, enjoying life as an active member of the family of God and being excited about what the Lord is doing in and around me.

How about you?

Psalm 90:12—“Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.”