Walking Thru Ecclesiastes

Solomon’s Final Conclusion

Ecclesiastes 9:1 - 12:14

 

“You who are young, be happy while you are young, and let your heart give you joy in the days of your youth. Follow the ways of your heart and whatever your eyes see but know that for all these things God will bring you into judgment. So then, banish anxiety from your heart and cast off the troubles of your body, for you and vigor are meaningless*.” - Ecclesiastes 11:9-10 ^NIV

            It’s interesting how when we are young, we tend to think many things simply don’t matter. We didn’t take a whole lot serious in our younger years, did we? But have you ever thought that things we did then can have an impact on our life today? Many of the choices we make are irreversible and can affect us forever. How many of the decisions we make are based on selfishness? I would venture to say far too many. I know mine tend to be. When we make these decisions, I have a feeling eternity is the farthest thing from our minds.

            Solomon cautions his readers not to do anything of a physical, moral, or spiritual nature that may prevent them from enjoying life in their later years. There are so many things one can do in this life to enjoy themselves without stepping on another’s toes or disobeying the statutes of God. We should also not be the one who rains on another’s parade by pretending to be the moral police. Those are two extremes: being morally extreme and being morally lax. 

            Christians stand before the Bema or Mercy Seat of Christ. This is where we all give an accounting of what we’ve done for the kingdom in Christ’s name. It is at that time that we receive our rewards. Those who stand before Almighty God at the White Throne Judgment are the ones who never received God’s glorious gift of forgiveness with entrance into eternity with Him forever. Here those whose names aren’t found in the Lamb’s Book of Life will be cast into a Lake of Fire forever with no chance of redemption. That is not meant to frighten anyone, just make you away that if you think God will not judge man for his indiscretions is sadly mistaken. Be in a constant state of readiness, for no one knows the day or the hour of Christ’s Return. Until next time, walk with the King and be a blessing.

In His Name & for His Glory,

Richard Keller

Bread of Life Ministries 

* Transitory, idle, empty, and devoid of truth.