So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom....Satisfy us in the morning with your steadfast love, that we may rejoice and be glad all our days. Psalm 90:12, 14
I continue my study of Ecclesiastes using the Christ-Centered Exposition commentary series volume
for this book. My focus this morning is a commentary-assisted review of
Ecclesiastes 9:7-10, which the commentary outlines as the second division
for chapter 9. The commentary's title for this division is Death Can Render All of Life’s Actions Meaningful.
Excerpts from the commentary for this division:
- "Contemplate death and take it to heart so you can enjoy life. That is his point. Go to a funeral rather than a party so that you can contemplate your frailty and finitude as a means to live wisely and enjoy life."
- "Solomon tells us that in the face of death’s harsh reality, we should enjoy life. He commands us to seize the day—carpe diem."
- "Solomon tells the reader to enjoy life—eat and drink well—because “God has already accepted your works.” Wow! God favors our enjoying the gifts He has given to us. So let’s be clear: it is not a sin to enjoy life (Garrett, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs, 331). Many in America were raised on a brand of Christianity that communicated life is a drag and holiness is boring. Many were taught that holiness in Christianity means having no fun—holiness is found only in abstaining from fun (Driscoll, “Cleaning Your Plate”)....God wants you to enjoy life, He wants it to feel good, and He wants you to be happy in Him. God is the author of fun, and He gave these gifts to be enjoyed as He intended."
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My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an awesome God who loves and blesses me with my salvation and so much more - thank You Jesus! I am not deserving of such love and blessings. 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 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.
