"Then I realized that it is good and proper
for a man to eat and drink, and to find satisfaction in his toilsome labor
under the sun during the few days of life God has given him—for this is his
lot."
{Ecclesiastes 5:18} (NIV1984)
Are you
discouraged this morning? Feeling as if there is no way you will ever get your
work done? Are you feeling insignificant? Feeling as if no one would notice if
you disappeared? It may be hard for us to believe, but these verses teach us
that Solomon was discouraged and that he felt insignificant. This is the wisest
and richest man to ever have lived, and yet he was discouraged as he thought
about how short his life was, and how much work it was to live those few years,
for no gain. 'Naked I come into the world and naked I leave. I gain nothing!' (Eccl.5:15)
Yet, Solomon realized that his life (as ours is) is a gift from God. That God
Himself has given us our days and our toil, and we are blessed if we find a way
to find satisfaction in our toil.
Friend, commit this day unto the LORD.
Realize, that we live our lives on a stage in front of Him. Only the things we
do for Christ will last. May we serve Him today, in whatever it is we are
doing. May we do it to His honour, and to His glory, until He comes to take us
home. Come Lord Jesus, Come!
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