Ecclesiastes 5
Inspired thots
At the end of the day, everyone and everything must return to dust... hence, what better life than to enjoy it rightly because there will be an accountability to God. Striving for wealth and fame will not last; sleep can elude; riches cannot be taken away with death; another enjoys the fruit of one's labor and toil.
Everything is a GIFT from GOD. Appreciate what we have and who we are... to God's glory!
A daily time out with the Lord Jesus, to hear Him speak to ME. I am asking the Lord to share HIS thoughts with ME, to teach me more about Himself, and how I can be drawn closer to Him... for 'His thoughts are not my thoughts and neither are His ways my ways' Isaiah 55:8,9. This blog is not a theological exegesis. This blog is to record down the INSIGHTS & INSPIRATIONS of God's Word to me; speaking LIFE into my life for Abundant life! :)
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Envy Motivates Toil
Ecclesiastes 4
Inspired thots
How interesting to note king Solomon's discovery about work and toil! Finally, the answer to his despair...
the motivation of all work and toil is... E N V Y. (v4)
Envy is discontentment over what one has when comparing with another. Hence, it becomes a motivator to perform better in order to achieve the same status of those who are envied. It is indeed aptly mentioned that this is a STRIVING AFTER THE WIND; it is Vanity as own strength is exercised to pursue what the heart desires rather than enjoy what God blesses.
Inspired thots
How interesting to note king Solomon's discovery about work and toil! Finally, the answer to his despair...
the motivation of all work and toil is... E N V Y. (v4)
Envy is discontentment over what one has when comparing with another. Hence, it becomes a motivator to perform better in order to achieve the same status of those who are envied. It is indeed aptly mentioned that this is a STRIVING AFTER THE WIND; it is Vanity as own strength is exercised to pursue what the heart desires rather than enjoy what God blesses.
Monday, May 13, 2013
A Time for Everything
Ecclesiastes 3
Inspired thots
King Solomon came to the conclusion: "For EVERYTHING there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven." (v1)
God has made Everything Beautiful in its time; (v11) but He has also put Eternity into man's mind so that man cannot fully comprehend God in his own wisdom. Man is finite.
Yet, it is God's will for man to live simply ~ enjoy his work; for that is his lot. (v22) Enjoy Life with God and it shall be FULL!
Inspired thots
King Solomon came to the conclusion: "For EVERYTHING there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven." (v1)
God has made Everything Beautiful in its time; (v11) but He has also put Eternity into man's mind so that man cannot fully comprehend God in his own wisdom. Man is finite.
Yet, it is God's will for man to live simply ~ enjoy his work; for that is his lot. (v22) Enjoy Life with God and it shall be FULL!
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Simple Truth
Ecclesiastes 2
Inspired thots
Every person will consider the most important question in life at some point in their life; "What is the PURPOSE of Life?" Why do they exist?
Wise king Solomon tried to answer the question; he did ALL he could to secure a satisfactory answer but there was none. His word remains the same; "a striving after the wind". There may be a slight pleasure at the end of the day but nothing more; it is a fleeting pleasure; others get to enjoy another's toil.
Finally, THE ANSWER! Without God, all is Vanity. It is God who determines each one's lot in life; how we enjoy life depends on our relationship with GOD. Truly, only God satisfies. If one does not find Him, there is no fulfillment in life.
Inspired thots
Every person will consider the most important question in life at some point in their life; "What is the PURPOSE of Life?" Why do they exist?
Wise king Solomon tried to answer the question; he did ALL he could to secure a satisfactory answer but there was none. His word remains the same; "a striving after the wind". There may be a slight pleasure at the end of the day but nothing more; it is a fleeting pleasure; others get to enjoy another's toil.
Finally, THE ANSWER! Without God, all is Vanity. It is God who determines each one's lot in life; how we enjoy life depends on our relationship with GOD. Truly, only God satisfies. If one does not find Him, there is no fulfillment in life.
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Discontentment with Life
Ecclesiastes 1
Inspired thots
What does man really want? When he does not have it, he is dissatisfied and covets. When he DOES Have it, he is STILL Dissatisfied and Wants MORE. It seems that there is no pleasing man; there is an innate insatiable appetite for that which eludes him. How sad if man, even the wisest man, cannot find satisfaction and fulfillment in life.
In the ancient days, long life was enjoyed. Only the simple enjoyed life in good health with a happy family. There would be the normal worries even within a happy family; like Job who constantly worried about his family.
Every person must find their own meaning or destiny in life.
This dissatisfaction comes from the fact that man is fallen; sin is presiding.
Inspired thots
What does man really want? When he does not have it, he is dissatisfied and covets. When he DOES Have it, he is STILL Dissatisfied and Wants MORE. It seems that there is no pleasing man; there is an innate insatiable appetite for that which eludes him. How sad if man, even the wisest man, cannot find satisfaction and fulfillment in life.
In the ancient days, long life was enjoyed. Only the simple enjoyed life in good health with a happy family. There would be the normal worries even within a happy family; like Job who constantly worried about his family.
Every person must find their own meaning or destiny in life.
This dissatisfaction comes from the fact that man is fallen; sin is presiding.
Thursday, May 9, 2013
A Blessed Wife & Mother
Proverbs 31
Inspired thots
This proverb is usually focused on the latter portion where a good wife is commended. However, it is written by king Lemuel of Massa who was taught by his mother. He remembered her teachings and wrote them down as a memorial.
There is so much a focused wife and mother would do to bless her family. Her heart is always for her family; to provide only the best through her hard work which she does without complaining. It is a calling. How capable is the woman who knows what her objectives in life are. She is blessed!
Inspired thots
This proverb is usually focused on the latter portion where a good wife is commended. However, it is written by king Lemuel of Massa who was taught by his mother. He remembered her teachings and wrote them down as a memorial.
There is so much a focused wife and mother would do to bless her family. Her heart is always for her family; to provide only the best through her hard work which she does without complaining. It is a calling. How capable is the woman who knows what her objectives in life are. She is blessed!
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Contentment in Life
Proverbs 30
Inspired thots
God provides ALL that one needs in life; from physical to spiritual. Hence, it is important to BE CONTENTED with what we have. Simple things of life ~ concepts, precepts, values ~ are not clearly understood; yet, man acts arrogantly as if he knows it all.
It is only the Word of God that stands firm; do not hope to be rich or poor. SUFFICIENCY is the key to keep aright with the Lord. There will be many things in life that cannot be understood; natural things like the eagle's movements, the serpent, relationships. Much can be learnt from animals and insects to live in contentment.
Inspired thots
God provides ALL that one needs in life; from physical to spiritual. Hence, it is important to BE CONTENTED with what we have. Simple things of life ~ concepts, precepts, values ~ are not clearly understood; yet, man acts arrogantly as if he knows it all.
It is only the Word of God that stands firm; do not hope to be rich or poor. SUFFICIENCY is the key to keep aright with the Lord. There will be many things in life that cannot be understood; natural things like the eagle's movements, the serpent, relationships. Much can be learnt from animals and insects to live in contentment.
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