The book of Wisdom has this to say about life:
Length of days is not what makes age honourable, nor number of years the true measure of life (Wisdom 4:8-9)
The book of Wisdom goes on to say that understanding the truths of life and living an untarnished life, that is what makes a life well lived.
Putting it simply, a life well lived is a life that seeks to please God, and God will bless that person with His love.
In the 1st reading, as David comes to the close of his life, he wants to impart to his son Solomon the truths of life.
As much as David ruled over Israel for a length of time, he is considered as the greatest king who brought Israel to its glorious state.
But he also showed that as a king, he wanted to live a life that is pleasing to God, and God blessed David such that the Saviour would come from his line.
In the gospel, Jesus summoned His disciples and sent them off to preach the Good News of salvation.
They were to bring nothing with them except a staff to show the authority that was given to them.
They went off to preach repentance, cast out many devils and anointed may sick people with oil and cured them.
In short, the Good News brought people the truths of life and forgiveness and healing.
May we too live our lives according to the Good News and live a life pleasing to God and to be blessed by Him.