Rejoice,
O young man, in your youth, and let your heart cheer you in the days of
your youth. Walk in the ways of your heart and the sight of your eyes.
But know that for all these things God will bring you into judgment.
Ecclesiastes 11:9
I continue my study of Ecclesiastes using the Christ-Centered Exposition commentary series volume
for this book. My focus today is a commentary-assisted review of
the the first division of the text Ecclesiastes 11:7-12:14, which is explored in the commentary chapter entitled Aging Is Meaningless without Jesus. The commentary describes the first division as 11:7-10 with the division entitled Enjoy Life as God Intended. The commentary highlights how Solomon shares that life is fleeting (see James 4:14) and that in light of this we should enjoy life, including all of the ups and downs of life. At the same time, we are encouraged to live as God intends and according to His design as God warns us that if we don't harsh judgement awaits. See also this post from John Piper on DesiringGod.com.
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My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an awesome God who is the source of glorious and inexpressible joy - thank You Jesus! I am not deserving of this joy that You freely give to Your children. My sin is great and it continues...daily. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You love me. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please continue to heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
