Enjoying Yourself?

Ecclesiastes 2:24-25  ”A man can do nothing better than to eat and drink and find satisfaction in his work. This too, I see, is from the hand of God, ²⁵ for without him, who can eat or find enjoyment?”

Tonight I read Ecclesiastes 1 and 2, it’s interesting to say the least. In chapter 1 the author talks about how meaningless wisdom is, that there is nothing new under the sun, verse 18 says “the more knowledge, the more grief.” Chapter 2 he begins by talking about the great wealth he has built up in property and posessions, also livestock and slaves. He says that he denied himself nothing. Towards the end he gets kind of bitter, but then he tells of the important thing. Verses 24-25. The cool thing that I saw in this is that  it doesn’t matter what I do, for work or pleasure unless I am keeping God forefront in my life. “Without him, who can eat or find enjoyment?” Papa is the only one who gives me enjoyment, whether I’m a janitor or a CEO, Papa is the one who gives me enjoyment.

Chase after Her

Proverbs 4 the message version is incredible. I mean I am sure all the versions are but out of all the ones I have read this one is my favorite.  It really depicts wisdom as a gorgeous woman that will save my life.  I need to chase after that.  The heading of the first 19 verses is “Your Life is at Stake.”  Then it goes on to tell me about wisdom.  Sell everything and buy Wisdom! Forage for Understanding!  Don’t forget one word! Don’t deviate an inch! Never walk away from Wisdom—she guards your life; love her—she keeps her eye on you. Above all and before all, do this: Get Wisdom! Write this at the top of your list: Get Understanding! Throw your arms around her—believe me, you won’t regret it; never let her go—she’ll make your life glorious. She’ll garland your life with grace,  she’ll festoon your days with beauty.”  Hold tight to good advice; don’t relax your grip. Guard it well—your life is at stake!  Those who discover these words live, really live;  body and soul, they’re bursting with health.

I’m not sure I could say something better or different.  Wisdom is an incredible thing.  Now I need to learn how to chase after it.  Does that mean reading more?  Trying to get in touch with people or listening to ones that are more knowledgeable in those things?  What is the difference between wisdom and knowledge?  Sounds like what a wife is supposed to do for you……I wonder if there is any correlation with that?

Dad let me chase your wisdom today.  Let me hold tightly to her, that she may guard my life and fill my days with grace and beauty. 

Not my wisdom

Last night I was given several words from men who I respect and trust.  They told me that next year I will begin to walk into more ministry and to not let my age hold me back.  One of the men said that I was the “Cushite” (2 sam. 18) and that I was the one who had the news to deliver.  Pappa I thank YOU for having those men speak into and over me like that.  But this morning I read today’s devo and it was as if Daddy was saying “I meant everything they said”.   In 1 Cor. 2:4 It says, “My speech and my preaching were not with persuasive words of human wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power..”
It not about me….It’s not about me knowing everything and trying to minister out of my knowledge, but me knowing HIM and allowing HIM to speak through me.  As long as I say what HE wants me to say it will be effective.  It doesn’t matter how old I am.

Father thank YOU for that word.  I will go and do all that YOU have for me to do, for YOUR Glory.