Sun.’s Devo - Bits of Wisdom

Read: Ecclesiastes 10:1-12:14; 2 Corinthians 8:1-15; Proverbs 22:20-21 Solomon saw the foolishness of servants in places of authority and princes in places of servants. Not everyone gets the positions they deserve in this life but it is all being observed and will be different in the next life. In everything we do, there are risks and a wise man will distribute his wealth in many investments. If we wait for the perfect situation, it will never come so we have to have faith and take some risks. Solomon has a lot to say about our words. He advises to use words sparingly and with caution because you never know who might hear them. He advises the youth to enjoy their youth and be sure to do things while they can but he warns them that they will give an account to God for their actions. He also tells the youth to refuse to worry and keep your body healthy and don’t forget God. He tells the older ones to remember the Lord also because they are about to meet him. Paul bragged to the church in Corinthians about the churches in Macedonia and their generosity in times of great poverty. They gave more than material things; they ministered with them. Paul was sending Titus to share the stories of their giving so that the church in Corinth might do the same. They had gifted speakers, knowledge of the Word, faith and enthusiasm. Paul wanted them to grow in giving also. They had been the church to first give and now Paul wanted them to continue. Lord, may we be givers of our wealth and our time and energy. May we be wise in all we do.