Job Emphasizes the Brevity of Life

I'm reading chronologically through the Bible.  Right now the plan has me in Job.  I'm about 1/3 done.  One thing I've noticed is the constant reference to life's brevity.

• Life is a fading shadow (Job 8:9; 14:2).
• Life is a passing breath (Job 7:7, 16).
• Life is a collapsing tent (Job 4:21).
• Life is a vanishing cloud (Job 7:9).
• Life is a withering flower (Job 14:2).
• Other references to consider (Job 6:11-12; 7:6; 9:25-26; 13:28; 14:5; 16:22)

Life is short.  Make it count.  For Jesus.  Today.  Don't squander the gift of "now."