Beautiful in its Time

Ecc. 3:11

He has made everything beautiful in its time.

Solomon has come to some significant conclusions about life after making his extensive search, and his observations seem to be spot on. First he realizes that God has made everything beautiful, exactly right, functioning in the best way possible. God as the Creator made all to bring glory to His name so by its very nature all things have to be beautiful. The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims His handiwork. Next, He realizes that God has put eternity into man's heart, yet so that he cannot find out what God has done form the beginning to the end. Into each man's heart is that vacuum that can only be filled by God. This eternal emptiness makes him realize that nothing this world has to offer can truly satisfy, but it can only be met in a personal relationship with the eternal God. Man can seek to understand the mysteries of the universe, but they will always be slightly out of his reach. He can understand nature and its great power for life and destruction, but he can never control it. He cannot alter the end from the beginning or the course of time. All that is set in place by an all-wise sovereign Creator whose plan of redemption will be worked out throughout all of time without a hitch by man or be Satan. Thirdly, he sees that man's only recourse is to be joyful and do good. How can that be done? Joy and goodness emanate from the character of God and Jesus Christ living personally in my life. It is in heart that I experience the joy and rejoicing of my salvation, and then am empowered by His power and strength to do good. Solomon felt that work was God's gift to man. Isn't it ironic that man wants to shorten the work week and give more time for pleasure? Finally, Solomon knows that whatever God does endures forever and nothing can be added or subtracted to it. So in conclusion, man must fear God!!! The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom! What rest comes from knowing what is true about God! I can give up striving and seeking my own way. I can rest in His plan for my life. I can fear Him who is my Maker, Creator, Savior, Sanctifier, and Controller!

Father,
Teach me Your way, O Lord, that I may walk in Your truth. Unite my heart to fear Your name. This is my heart's desire. Draw me ever close to You moment by moment.
In Jesus name,
Amen