Ecclesiastes 5:18-20

Ecclesiastes 5:18-20
May 25th, 2011 by buford

Good morning everyone! God is good all the time, all the time God is good. TOO BLESSED TO BE STRESSED!

We have talked about daydreams, futility of wealth and the love of money in this chapter, chapter 5. But listen to what Solomon says as he ends with the last 3 verses.

Ecclesiastes 5:18-20 "Even so, I have noticed one thing, at least, that is good. It is good for people to eat, drink, and enjoy their work under the sun during the short life God has given them, and to accept their lot in life. And it is a good thing to receive wealth from God and the good health to enjoy it. To enjoy your work and accept your lot in life-this is indeed a gift from God. God keeps such people so busy enjoying life that they take no time to brood over the past."

God want us to view what we have, whether much or little, with the right perspective-our possessions are a gift from God. Although they are not the source of joy, they are a reason to rejoice because every good thing comes from God.

We should focus more on the Giver than the gift. We can be content with what we have when we realize that in God we have everything we need. When we are freed from troubles and greed, then we will have a heart-joy from God that helps us make the circumstances of a given day inconsequential. May today begin the first of many days of heart-joy with God. Love you all.




In Christ's Love and Grace

Johnny