Today's Reading
As I read Ecclesiastes today, I could only imagine some of the questions running through the heads of those who read Climbing Companions. Rather than try to guess, I'm opening it up. What questions do you have?
In 2 Corinthians today, Paul again balanced the correction he brought in the first letter. His encouragement included appreciation for their treatment of Titus. Some of you parents know what it is to train your children to do chores. You accomplish at least two things: as they learn, you get more work done. And you are preparing them for work later in life. Paul obviously felt that way when he dispatched younger helpers like Titus and Timothy.
Psalms: I'm convinced that Scripture passages like this will make more and more sense when we are with Jesus for eternity. It is about His kingdom. He Himself taught us to pray, "Thy kingdom come..."
Proverbs: "19 I am teaching you today—yes, you—
so you will trust in the Lord." Isn't that the real issue of life?
What speaks to you today?
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I see what you mean by the Ecclesiates passage. I don't know where to start with my questions. Was he just rambling on about all the things he had learned over his life? Some of the things seem to kind of contradict themselves. Interesting ramblings.
ReplyDeleteYou're right, Ranelle, when they seem to contradict themselves. If a thief brags, "I just walked out of the store with this in my pocket," we would take that as a lesson not to steal because of the character of the person who said it. Another person might say, "The cashier accidentally gave me too much change and I returned it." We would take that as a lesson not to steal and that it's worth living with integrity. The same lesson from both settings. I think thats a part of what we get from here. Solomon talked about life when his head was on straight and when it wasn't.
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