I know that nothing is better for them than to rejoice, and to do good in their lives, and also that every man should eat and drink and enjoy the good of all his labor-it is the gift of God. Ecclesiastes 3:12-13 (NKJV)
Words of Solomon
Rejoice- When God has done something to help us through a difficult time, we must give thanks for what He has done for us. We must appreciate all He has done for us.
Do good in their lives As followers of Jesus, we sometimes sense a need to help someone who is experiencing a difficult time. Maybe we can only pray for them, maybe we can call them and talk to them. Maybe we can do something to make their days brighter.
gift of God- Everything God gives us is a gift. Each day, each friend, each memory, each lesson He teaches, each skill we have, all these things and many more are gifts given to us by a God who loves each of us.
As I finalize the composing of this post, I realize that this gift is a gift we can and must give to God for what all He has done for us.
This is so true Cecelia, everything God gives us is a gift, it can never be earned or purchased. That says something about His generous character, doesn't it? Merry Christmas to you and your family!
ReplyDeleteMarja: Yes, everything we have God has given us. We, as a people, sometimes forget that. Part of our Christmas has been postponed until next weekend. Our son is ill. Merry Christmas to you and yours.
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