Throughout Scripture, God reminds us of the frailty of life. No matter how long we live, our life is but a speck compared to eternity. To emphasize our brevity, the image of grass is used.

Psalm 103:15 – “As for man, his days are like grass; as a flower of the field, so he flourishes.”

1 Peter 1:24 - because “all flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of the grass. The grass withers, and its flower falls away.”

Elsewhere, Jesus spoke of how grass is in the field one day and thrown into the oven the next (Luke 12:28)!

Just as the grass or flower soon loses its freshness; is withered or cut down, so it is with our physical life. This should not be viewed as depressing, but rather as motivation to honor and glorify God in what limited time we have. Also, for the faithful, it’s a good reminder that the suffering and trials endured in this life won’t last long.

Hang in there. Love life and see good days. Serve the Lord. And remember, your life is like grass.