Which is Better?

O. T. #1536 "Which is Better?"
October 3, 2019
Ecclesiastes 7

LET IT GLOW


Solomon lays down some great truths in this chapter. In contrast, he tells us which is better:

• a good reputation than costly perfume;
• day of death than birthday;
• attending funerals than parties;
• sorrow than laughter;
• to be criticized by a wise person than praised by a fool;
• finishing than starting;
• patience than pride.

Those things cause us to examine our life and our accomplishments which are worthwhile. As long as we have breath, there is time to confess our sins and ask God to forgive us. There is time for us to change, to make things right with others. The older I get more is the reality that life is short.

Are we living for Jesus?

LET IT GROW

Accept the way God does things, for who can straighten what He has made crooked? (verse 13)
Remember that nothing is certain in this life. (verse 14b)

God allows good and bad to come to us all. We may as well accept what comes instead of balking at them. Some things we can't change. God is in control and will bring good results out of our struggles.

Is the joy of the Lord our strength? Tomorrow isn't promised to us, so let us live it as if it were our last. Truly, there is nothing certain in this life, but His grace is enough.

LET IT GO

Thank You for grace.