It all boils down to this
June 9th, 2008
Scripture:
“The conclusion, when all has been heard, is: fear God and keep His commandments, because this applies to every person. For God will bring every act to judgment, everything which is hidden, whether it is good or evil.” Ecclesiastes 12:14
Observation:
Solomon very plainly summarizes this entire book with his two main points. That for purpose in our life we must fear God and keep His commandments and that when we think life is unfair, we should remember that God will review every person’s life to determine how he or she has responded to Him, and He will bring everything into judgment.
Solomon very plainly summarizes this entire book with his two main points. That for purpose in our life we must fear God and keep His commandments and that when we think life is unfair, we should remember that God will review every person’s life to determine how he or she has responded to Him, and He will bring everything into judgment.
Application:
It really does all boil down to this. With all the fuss I so often make over all the many insignificant details with life, it really just matters if I fear God and keep His commandments. Was it really that big of a deal when my feelings got hurt last week? Does it really make that much difference whether I get my way in that decision I was pushing for last night with Bobby? Is God concerned with the little details of my life — of course He is, however what is so much more important is whether or not my relationship with Him is growing and I am doing my best to keep His commandments. As I continue to mature and grow in Him, I find myself less and less occupied with the little details in life. I know there are times where my feelings are going to be hurt, or times that I don’t get my way, but I am more concerned with the purpose of my life and knowing that this purpose honors God. I know that I am not perfect, but I know I am forgiven. I am committed to giving Him my present and my future.
It really does all boil down to this. With all the fuss I so often make over all the many insignificant details with life, it really just matters if I fear God and keep His commandments. Was it really that big of a deal when my feelings got hurt last week? Does it really make that much difference whether I get my way in that decision I was pushing for last night with Bobby? Is God concerned with the little details of my life — of course He is, however what is so much more important is whether or not my relationship with Him is growing and I am doing my best to keep His commandments. As I continue to mature and grow in Him, I find myself less and less occupied with the little details in life. I know there are times where my feelings are going to be hurt, or times that I don’t get my way, but I am more concerned with the purpose of my life and knowing that this purpose honors God. I know that I am not perfect, but I know I am forgiven. I am committed to giving Him my present and my future.
Prayer:
Dear Lord, my prayer today is that I walk in a healthy fear of You. I want my life to be a life of purpose that brings You glory. As I try to keep your commandments, thank you for your grace and forgiveness when I mess up. Thank you for being a loving Father that wants an active and real relationship with a sinner like me.
Dear Lord, my prayer today is that I walk in a healthy fear of You. I want my life to be a life of purpose that brings You glory. As I try to keep your commandments, thank you for your grace and forgiveness when I mess up. Thank you for being a loving Father that wants an active and real relationship with a sinner like me.
— Jennifer Van Norman, children’s minister