The mysteries of life’s span and the timing of our hearts turning towards repentance and acceptance of Christ are indeed profound. Within the breadth of scripture, we find that God’s ways and thoughts are higher than our ways and thoughts, as noted in Isaiah 55:8-9, “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the LORD. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.”

It’s crucial to remember that God desires all people to come to repentance. As 2 Peter 3:9 informs us, “The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.” This passage highlights God’s heart towards humanity, emphasizing His patience and deep desire for every person to turn to Him, regardless of the length of their life.

Additionally, in the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard (Matthew 20:1-16), Jesus teaches about the generosity and sovereignty of God in granting the kingdom of heaven to all who come to Him, regardless of the timing. Some workers labor all day, while others only a short time before evening, yet all receive the same reward. This parable can be seen as an illustration of God’s grace—His unmerited favor towards us, not based on our timing or merits but on His gracious nature.

While human perspective might find it unfair, the biblical viewpoint encourages us to trust in God’s perfect justice, mercy, and timing. Our focus, then, is to live our lives in a way that honors God, trusting Him with the length of our days and the state of our hearts, and to pray for others that they might come to know the richness of God’s love and salvation in Christ Jesus, no matter the season of their life.