A unique expression of the Gospel of Jesus Christ for you is in the book that has come to be called Ecclesiastes. King Solomon, the most wealthy, famous and powerful man in the world was taught that riches are deceptive and temporary. They call for your heart and soul, attempting to take a hold of you as you strive to take a hold of them. They will either disappear in life or in death. There is a time to be sarcastic. This is it. This is a wake up call before life is over and all your time is wasted.
When Solomon looked at the fallen world, he saw that it was a tragedy and a puzzle. Human beings, he found, cannot even figure out life’s problems, much less solve those problems. God had helped him to learn true wisdom and its peaceful, happy outcome. Solomon learned true wisdom, and true wisdom is the fear of God. God not only invokes fear but loves us enough to send His own Son to rescue us.
In thanksgiving, your daily "toil" is given and even occupied with joy in God's gifts for you! Thanks be to God for Jesus!
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