The Ecclesiastes Experience
“I hated life...for all is vanity and vexation of spirit.” ~ Ecc. 2:17
Admit it or not, all of us, at one time or the other, have an Ecclesiastes experience. Like Solomon of old, we look through these natural eyes placed in our bodies of clay, and try to understand everything that happens under the sun. When we yield to this temptation, we are dismayed to find that, ultimately, all ends in disappointment. It is only when we look above the sun with our spiritual eyes and behold its Maker that we receive encouragement for our life on earth (2Cor.4:18).
It is then that we realize all the confusing contrasts of life are working together for our good. Both the dark and bright colors are necessary for God to paint His perfect picture. For with the final stroke of His brush, we will see, “He hath made everything beautiful in his time.”
To refuse to accept this will only lead to anxiety and frustration. Both riches and poverty, health and sickness, strength and weakness, joy and sorrow are in the mix of life, and will come out a surprisingly delicious treat in the end.
Sweet and sour are the flavors that make up life.
Richard the Aged
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