God Has Done It

I perceived that whatever God does endures forever; nothing can be added to it, nor anything taken from it. God has done it, so that people fear before him.
‭‭Ecclesiastes‬ ‭3:14‬

Forever, Amen

Solomon shares his wisdom and experiences of life in the Book of Ecclesiastes.  He brings a worldview of believing in God as Creator and Sustainer of life.  Ecclesiastes 3 begins with the subject of time.  Verses 1-8 can be summarized as there is a time for every purpose under heaven and shows us the need to take full advantage of the time God gives each of us.  Verses 9-12 centers the focus of thinking of God as the master of time and He made everything beautiful in its time.  Then in verses 12-15, Solomon speaks of the things of God being eternal.

Solomon describes God’s actions in three aspects.  First we need to realize that God’s actions are permanent as they endure forever.  On the contrary, anything man made is temporary.  The automobile that you drive, the clothes that you wear and the treasures that we store will not last.  But the Word of God endures forever. (Isaiah 40:8)  Second, God’s actions are perfect as nothing can be added to it.  The things of God lack nothing.  Even from the beginning, His perfect plans are carried out. His plans and ways are much better than ours. (Isaiah 55:8-9)  Third, God’s actions are protected as nothing can be taken away from it.  God safely secures everything according to His power and might.  There is nothing that can defeat or demise His will.  Everything happens as He see fit. (Romans 8:28) Because God’s actions are eternal they are permanent, perfect and protected.

Prayer

Ask the Lord to give you an eternal perspective on life and to reveal His goodness through everything He does in your life.

What Is Man

What is man that you are mindful of him, and the son of man that you care for him?
Psalms 8:4

God Cares For You

It is so important that we always remember how much God loves us.  It is easy for someone to start thinking that God does not care or that He is not concerned with our circumstances.  God is fully aware of what is happening in your life, even at this very moment.  God has you in mind.  The good and bad things that happen in our life are not by accident and show that God wants to be included in every area including the small things.

When we visualize the great work of God’s creation we can’t help but ponder how small we are in comparison.  King David is reflecting on this concept as he pens this song.  It is amazing how God takes such great interest in the human race.  It amazed David that the Lord of the universe would even think about man.  But that is where God makes sure that a way for His people is established and offered and it’s through Jesus Christ.

Throughout the entire Bible we see stories and promises related to mankind and how God wants to be part of our lives.  However the problem occurs when we do not let God in our daily routines.  Starting every day with a fresh word from God will help us develop an intimate relationship with Jesus Christ.  An intimate relationship with Jesus helps us to overlook our problems and view them with a mindset that God is working everything together to bring about His perfect will and way.

Prayer

Pray and thank God that He has considered you as a special part of His creation.