January 1, 2019
Ecclesiastes 3:1-13 Good News Translation (GNT)
If someone looked you straight in the eye, demanded honesty, and asked if you were really enjoying the life God gave to you what would you say? Would your answer come forth because of what you don’t have or what you have lost? Or, would your answer come from realizing your journey is a gift from God and everything your life touches has passed through his care for you?
In our passage today, King Solomon journals this letter. He has been reflecting and looking back on his life. Much of his life has been lived apart from God. He married wives who served foreign gods and his convictions and relationship with Yahweh suffered because of those choses. However, even though Solomon stepped away from God, the Lord remained faithful to him because God had made a promise to his father, David.
Because of Jesus, God has made a promise to us, as well. We are to enjoy our lives in connection to Christ. If you are not enjoying your life, chances are you are facing a conflict involving God’s timing. On the first day of this New Year, get into agreement with God and begin to enjoy your life in his favor. Life is a gift from God for you and your attitude about God’s timing in your life is pivotal. Happy New Year to all!