Read: Ecclesiastes 4:1-6:12; 2 Corinthians 6:14-7:7; Psalm 47:1-9; Proverbs 22:16
Job realized man needed an advocate and Solomon saw the need of a comforter. We are so blessed to have Jesus as our advocate and Holy Spirit as our comforter. Solomon also observed that man’s work stemmed from wanting things other people had which is envy. He concluded that this was meaningless and a chasing after the wind.
Solomon did find something helpful which was a friend who could help you get back up if you fall. He also saw the importance of having a spouse to sleep with and keep you warm. How funny! I never thought of telling someone to marry so they could sleep warmly. That was before electric blankets!
He told us to guard our steps when we went into the house of the Lord. We are to enter God’s presence humbly and listen. If you make a promise to God, then you need to be quick to do what you said you would do.
Solomon summed it up with this: the blessing of life comes from being able to take time to enjoy what you have whether it is small or abundant.
Paul gives his revelation about life. He says to live with nothing between you and God. Keep yourself from the world and its evil and you will be able to enjoy your relationship with God and other people. Make room in your heart for God and other believers. Where Solomon speaks of happiness, Paul speaks of joy. Happiness is circumstantial, but joy is eternal and something that even your circumstances cannot take away.
Lord, help us to seek the things which reap eternal riches. We make room in our hearts for You.
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