4th Day of Advent
Written by: Lou Shives
Reading: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
"For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die;
A time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted;
A time to kill, and a time to heal……. "
Ecclesiastes 3:1-3
This scripture, said to have been written as a poem by King Solomon, is referred to as A Time for Everything. It describes the combination of opposites we experience during our lifetime. Although man has little influence over the time to be born or the time to die, God has given us free will to think, feel, choose, and make decisions or commitments as they relate to our faith, work, marriage, friends, and the like. Christian compassion doesn’t occur only when tears fall; it occurs as we laugh and rejoice with others when things are good or when we weep with those who face times of trouble. Scripture reveals that Jesus Himself exemplified many of the examples described in these verses. During this Advent Season, are you able to use the contrasting experiences in your life to show compassion toward others?
Father: Thank You for all of the experiences of life that provide me with an opportunity to be conformed to the image of Your Son and to share my faith with others. Amen.
Note: This scripture has been replicated in the song Turn, Turn, Turn sung by Johnny Cash and Judy Collins (available on You Tube). What a wonderful way to hear this very popular scripture brought to life. It has also been replicated by The Byrds in the 1960s-1970s and the Philharmonic Orchestra (Meditations on Ecclesiastes: XI. CON BRIO at Amazon.com).
Written by: Lou Shives
Reading: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
"For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die;
A time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted;
A time to kill, and a time to heal……. "
Ecclesiastes 3:1-3
This scripture, said to have been written as a poem by King Solomon, is referred to as A Time for Everything. It describes the combination of opposites we experience during our lifetime. Although man has little influence over the time to be born or the time to die, God has given us free will to think, feel, choose, and make decisions or commitments as they relate to our faith, work, marriage, friends, and the like. Christian compassion doesn’t occur only when tears fall; it occurs as we laugh and rejoice with others when things are good or when we weep with those who face times of trouble. Scripture reveals that Jesus Himself exemplified many of the examples described in these verses. During this Advent Season, are you able to use the contrasting experiences in your life to show compassion toward others?
Father: Thank You for all of the experiences of life that provide me with an opportunity to be conformed to the image of Your Son and to share my faith with others. Amen.
Note: This scripture has been replicated in the song Turn, Turn, Turn sung by Johnny Cash and Judy Collins (available on You Tube). What a wonderful way to hear this very popular scripture brought to life. It has also been replicated by The Byrds in the 1960s-1970s and the Philharmonic Orchestra (Meditations on Ecclesiastes: XI. CON BRIO at Amazon.com).
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