Wed.’s Devo - Our Destiny

Read: Ecclesiastes 4:1-6:12, 2 Co. 6:15-7:7, Ps. 47:1-9, Pr. 22:16 If you want to get depressed read Ecclesiastes. If you want to be encouraged read James. To feel significant read Ps. 139. For protection read Ps. 91. Solomon observes man’s short life and all the suffering in life and sums it up in this statement: death is better than life. Looking at some people’s life without God and I would have to agree, but we should never see life as something to escape from. Life is a gift from God and the only time in our history that we can do something for God. Our lives are our sacrifice to God. There may be trials and opposition in this life but God has overcome the enemy and we can walk in freedom, joy and life in Jesus. Walking in the Spirit is just pure fun! There is nothing futile about it. I’m not saying that Ecclesiastes is all depressing. It is sobering and good to read. It’s like going to Africa. It is good to see the truth about other people’s lives to give you a better perspective on yours. Ecclesiastes makes you look deeper into life so you can make better decisions. It is true that we came with nothing and we can take nothing when we go. That should encourage us to use up all our energy here on earth doing something worthwhile. The only thing worthwhile is what God thinks is worthwhile. God’s blessings are to have, enjoy, and share with others. Lord, help us to spend our days full of You and fulfilling our destiny.