Read: Ecclesiastes 10:1-12:14; 2 Corinthians 8:1-15: Psalm 49:1-20; Proverbs 22:20-21
Today’s thoughts from Solomon are worth contemplating. I wonder what would happen if we did what verse 20 says: “Don’t revile the king even in your thoughts. Our country needs to read this one. Another verse I have heard over and over is: “Cast your bread upon the waters, for after many days you will find it again.” To me, this means to give out what you have and when you need it, it will come back to you. It is the same thing as reaping what you sow. Later Solomon says that if you just watch the wind and look at the clouds, you will never reap. If you wait for the perfect situation to do what you are called to do, it may never come. Noah built the ark before he had even seen rain. The Christian walk is the walk of faith in the midst of diverse opposition.
We are warned to seek the Lord in our youth because we will be judged for the things we see and do. If we find pleasure in the Lord while we are young we will never be bored. Pleasures of the world are defined by age but the things of the Lord get better and better the older you get. You will never be too old to move in the Spirit and do exploits for the Lord.
Paul commended the Macedonian churches for their overflowing joy and rich generosity in the midst of their extreme poverty. I have learned that it is sometimes the less fortunate that are the most generous because they identify with the hurting better. Paul encouraged them to finish strong and continue in their giving and generosity.
Our Psalm continues this same theme. It says that if you don’t trust in riches then when evil days come you will not be able to stand. Money will never save us, but God is more than able to keep us and provide for us. He is our salvation.
Lord, we trust in you!
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