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Living Wisely in a Foolish World

(Proverbs 1:1-7; 3:1-12; 4:10-19) When we are living in the will of God, the path gets brighter and brighter, not darker and darker. God is able to keep us from stumbling if we’ll keep ourselves humble before Him. If we look around instead of up, we’ll end up on a detour God didn’t intend for us. It’s up to us to look up and choose Jesus every single day. His way is always worth it. He has our very best in mind. It’s up to us to trust Him in every step of the way.

Ecclesiastes 12: Seek God Before Sunset

The sun sets for us in this temporary world, but Jesus brings us the sunrise into eternity with Him. He gives us life now and forever. The light of Jesus shoots into the darkness and guides us out of the path of darkness and into life. The very Spirit of God comes to live in us and He renews our hearts. The grave is not the end, it’s only the beginning. That’s the eternal living hope we have in Jesus.

Ecclesiastes 11: Living Boldly for God

Jesus is leading us to a glorious eternity if we are willing to trust Him and follow His lead, and His will. We don’t know all things, but God sent His Son so we can know the One who does know all things personally and intimately. It's up to us to surrender all and give Him every last "yes" under the sun.

Ecclesiastes 10: Navigating a Foolish World with God-Given Wisdom

If we are willing to surrender all to God's will, He will lead our steps. He will guide us to our next best step, and He will carry us through the difficult and unfair times and seasons life brings. He will comfort us, strengthen us, and pour out His peace and mercies for us. He is ever-present and with us in every step. It’s up to us to surrender all control and trust Him in the seasons we are in and the steps ahead.

Ecclesiastes 9: Quiet Wisdom for Loud Times

The question Solomon leaves us with in this chapter is, will we listen? Will we quiet our lives, and unplug our ears from the loud noises the world offers us? Will we allow the hope of our Savior, Jesus Christ, to enter into our difficulties and speak into them? Will we entrust ourselves to His mighty hands?