I read Ecclesiastes 8 and was thinking about what it all means. In this world, even the most powerful, wicked men will eventually die (v. 10). When people do not immediately experience the consequences of sin, they continue to sin in ignorance. If God does not discipline you immediately when you sin, do not assume He is simply looking the other way or that He approves of your actions. It is better to fear and revere God than to get away with sin (v. 12–13). Thoughts on injustice. Sometimes, the righteous will get what the wicked deserve and vice versa. This is something that is meaningless, and even the Teacher is unable to figure it out. He concludes that it is better to simply be content and enjoy life during the short days God gives you. After a lifelong pursuit of wisdom, we discover that we cannot comprehend everything, for the universe is too vast and the ways of God too immense. No human mind can fully fathom the mysteries of God. Does this mean we should give up on our pursuit of wisdom? No. It simply means that we must accept that we are not God and that our limited minds will never understand everything in this world. To a prideful heart, this realization may be discouraging, but a humble person will marvel and rejoice in knowing that there will never be an end to the new, wonderful things to explore and learn about God and the world He created. Is there sin in your life that you have become complacent about because you have not been disciplined for it? Continuing in sin will only distance your heart further away from God—go to Him now in repentance. The gaining of wisdom should humble you rather than lead to arrogance. Be teachable, with the humble attitude that we will never understand everything about this world. Lord, increase my wisdom. Give me Your eyes to see the world, that I may gain godly wisdom. Help me to hate the things You hate and love the things You love. Help me to obey out of love rather than obligation. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Posted on: Tue, 14 Oct 2014 03:11:52 +0000