Genesis 5:5 Altogether, Adam lived a total of 930 years, and then he died.
Today’s scripture had me going down a rabbit hole about life spans in the Bible. Unfortunately, I found no satisfactory answer to why these early descendants lived so long. Some suggest it was because their bodies were closer to perfection. Some posited lack of access to drugs and alcohol or a better diet. I came across no answer where I thought, “THIS is the reason. This makes sense.”
Genesis 5:6 When Seth had lived 105 years, he became the father of Enosh.
But here’s the long and the short of it: We all have a set number of days on this earth and none of us know how many days we have, so all we can do is make the best of the time we are given. Some days that means doing everything in our power to help those around us and shine God’s light. Some days that means just trying not to make life harder for others.
Genesis 5:7 After he became the father of Enosh, Seth lived 807 years and had other sons and daughters.
Precious Savior, Thank You that You know every hair on our heads, every breath in our bodies. You know from the moment you knit us together how many days we have. Thank You that each day is a new chance, a fresh start, with new mercies from You to help us through the day. Thank You that You are with us on the mountain tops just as surely as You are with us in the valleys and everywhere in between. Help us to glorify You always. Amen.
Genesis 5:8 Altogether, Seth lived a total of 912 years, and then he died.
Have a blessed day.