In Ecclesiastes chapter 7 we have some wisdom from the Lord. 5 "It is better to heed a wise man's rebuke than to listen to the song of fools... 8 The end of a matter is better than its beginning, and patience is better than pride.9 Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger resides in the lap of fools. 10 Do not say, "Why were the old days better than these?" For it is not wise to ask such questions. 11 Wisdom, like an inheritance, is a good thing and benefits those who see the sun... 14 When times are good, be happy; but when times are bad, consider: God has made the one as well as the other. Therefore, a man cannot discover anything about his future... 20 There is not a righteous man on earth who does what is right and never sins. 21 Do not pay attention to every word people say, or you may hear your servant cursing you- 22 for you know in your heart that many times you yourself have cursed others." When we honestly examine our hearts and ask for His help, God will show us the way out of life's challenges.
In chapter 8 we are encouraged not to worry about life's troubles for this will steal our joy. If we can view each day as a gift from God and treasure the provision of eating and drinking in godly fellowship with Him and each other we will begin to discover the joy life brings.
In chapter 9 we see Solomon seeking wisdom and the meaning of life. 17 The quiet words of the wise are more to be heeded than the shouts of a ruler of fools.
18 Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner destroys much good. When we seek God He always answers and gives us hope. The hope of the world is Jesus and He wants to comfort us and bring us understanding. Spend time alone with Him today and He will richly bless with peace, comfort and understanding.
In Revelation 12 we get a picture of the spiritual battles that take place in Heaven and earth. The Lord God is willing to fight for us and has been doing that even when we are not aware of it. This battle is the one where Satan went into heaven to try to stop the Lord from coming to earth. When he was defeated he went to earth and searched to destroy Christ as a baby and then pursued Him all of His days on earth. Christ overcame and won the battle for you and me. He loves you and still pursues you to win battles you may be facing now or in the future. Christ overcame and wants to strengthen you and your family for life's challenges and obstacles. We will find victory when we let go and let God fight our battles. Christ is fighting for you even when you do not see Him. He loves you much that He won the battle, overcame suffering and death and is willing to fight to win the battles in your life.
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