July 13, 2011
Useless—like chasing the wind. Over and over Solomon repeats this phrase.
Trying to climb the ladder to success?
Useless—like chasing the wind.
Jealous of each other?
Useless—like chasing the wind.
Always wanting more?
Useless—like chasing the wind.
Amassing wealth?
Useless—like chasing the wind.
So, what do you gain from chasing the wind? All you get are days full of sadness and sorrow, and you end up sick, defeated, and angry. (Ecclesiastes 5:16–17)
God never intended for us to be chasing the wind, but He does intend for us to be miserable if we decide to do so. We were designed to live our time here on earth for His purposes not our own. If we don't get that, then we are chasing the wind.
God does everything just right and right on time. Why do we think we should be able to understand or know God's ways? God is in heaven we are on earth—let your words be few. (Ecclesiastes 5:2) Be happy living, eating, and working. These are gifts from God. (Ecclesiastes 3:13) I KNOW that everything God does will continue forever. People cannot add anything to what God has done, and they cannot take anything away from it. God does it this way to make people respect him. (Ecclesiastes 3:14) There is a time for everything, and God has planned it that way.
This is probably sounding redundant, but we have a choice. We can do it our way—and chase the wind. Or, we can do it God's way—and receive peace, joy, and contentment, no matter what circumstances we find ourselves in. This earth is not our home. As the old spiritual says, We're just passing through. If we believe that, then we ought to live like it—and quit chasing the wind.
Ecclesiastes 5:2 - "Think before you speak, and be careful about what you say to God. God is in heaven, and you are on the earth, so let your words be few."
Ecclesiastes 5:12 - "Those who work hard sleep in peace; it is not important if they eat little or much. But rich people worry about their wealth and cannot sleep."
Ecclesiastes 4:12 - "An enemy might defeat one person, but two people together can defend themselves; a rope that is woven of three strings is hard to break."
Next Entry: Ecclesiastes 5:18 – 8:17
Useless—like chasing the wind. Over and over Solomon repeats this phrase.
Trying to climb the ladder to success?
Useless—like chasing the wind.
Jealous of each other?
Useless—like chasing the wind.
Always wanting more?
Useless—like chasing the wind.
Amassing wealth?
Useless—like chasing the wind.
So, what do you gain from chasing the wind? All you get are days full of sadness and sorrow, and you end up sick, defeated, and angry. (Ecclesiastes 5:16–17)
God never intended for us to be chasing the wind, but He does intend for us to be miserable if we decide to do so. We were designed to live our time here on earth for His purposes not our own. If we don't get that, then we are chasing the wind.
God does everything just right and right on time. Why do we think we should be able to understand or know God's ways? God is in heaven we are on earth—let your words be few. (Ecclesiastes 5:2) Be happy living, eating, and working. These are gifts from God. (Ecclesiastes 3:13) I KNOW that everything God does will continue forever. People cannot add anything to what God has done, and they cannot take anything away from it. God does it this way to make people respect him. (Ecclesiastes 3:14) There is a time for everything, and God has planned it that way.
This is probably sounding redundant, but we have a choice. We can do it our way—and chase the wind. Or, we can do it God's way—and receive peace, joy, and contentment, no matter what circumstances we find ourselves in. This earth is not our home. As the old spiritual says, We're just passing through. If we believe that, then we ought to live like it—and quit chasing the wind.
Ecclesiastes 5:2 - "Think before you speak, and be careful about what you say to God. God is in heaven, and you are on the earth, so let your words be few."
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Ecclesiastes 5:12 - "Those who work hard sleep in peace; it is not important if they eat little or much. But rich people worry about their wealth and cannot sleep."
Ecclesiastes 4:12 - "An enemy might defeat one person, but two people together can defend themselves; a rope that is woven of three strings is hard to break."
Next Entry: Ecclesiastes 5:18 – 8:17
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