^{Ecclesiastes 1:17-18
17} And I gave my heart to know wisdom, and to know madness and folly: I perceived that this also is vexation of spirit.

¹⁸ For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.


Most of think it's good to seek knowledge and wisdom. We even quote bible verses thinking we understand these verses and can teach. Sadly, Satan does the job of raising our hearts into thinking we actually understand and can interpret the scriptures.

God did not want us to eat from the tree of the knowledge of Good and evil. He knew that we would set ourselves up high in our hearts and minds. So much so that we can even disregard the Almighty God.

As we know, King Solomon was the most smartest man to date. There is none as great or as rich as he was. But he shares such deep insight just in the first chapter of Ecclesiastes. 

He states that when he received much wisdom, he also gained much sorrow. He thought he was vexing spirits but in the end, he ruined him. He is warning us that the humanly wisdom we have is not a godly wisdom even if it's on the topic of God.

The more knowledge we have, the more grieved and sorrowful we become. This is because when we think we are smart or knowledgable, we become unteachable. Why? Because we think we are right. 

If we think we are right, there is no incentive to learn from anyone. We think we know it all. So our cups (hearts) cannot be filled with true wisdom.
We must let go of the fact that we know "All things". Once we realize we know nothing, God gives us grace to see the things in a true biblical sense.

Amen!

^{Acts 13:45-48}

⁴⁵ But when the Jews saw the multitudes, they were filled with envy, and spake against those things which were spoken by Paul, contradicting and blaspheming.

⁴⁶ Then Paul and Barnabas waxed bold, and said, It was necessary that the word of God should first have been spoken to you: but seeing ye put it from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, lo, we turn to the Gentiles.

⁴⁷ For so hath the Lord commanded us, saying, I have set thee to be a light of the Gentiles, that thou shouldest be for salvation unto the ends of the earth.

⁴⁸ And when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of the Lord: and as many as were ordained to eternal life believed.


As true Christians, we question why so many people cannot hear or accept this precious gospel. We also question what is the purpose of life? Is it just to make money, provide for your family, and love people?

These verses give us insight as to why so many people reject the gospel and also what the will of God is for our lives.

As Paul was preaching with Barnabas, the Jews began to judge them. Paul and his disciples would preach night and day, even on the Sabbath which was meant to be kept holy. 

Paul did this boldly and saved a lot of souls. The Jews contradicted Paul and his apostles. God even highlights this as "blaspheming" him. They would check box, ridicule, and judge Paul simply for preaching the gospel.

It was because they had envy and hatred planted by the devil. God wanted everyone to hear this precious Gospel and submit. He wanted us to throw our thoughts away so that he can truly save us and have a relationship with us.

Sadly, most despise this simple yet profound gospel. They reject and contradict it with their own thoughts. "How can we be perfect? We sin everyday!". "Isn't that Paul who killed people? What a hypocrite, how dare he think he's righteous". 

These hearts started to arise and they hated him for it.

Paul rebuked them by saying "judge yourselves as unworth for everlasting life". Why does God call them blasphemers? Because they reject the fact that Jesus made them worthy and accept the fact that they are "unworthy". 🤯

If God calls you worthy, we must recognize that he cannot lie, and we are indeed worthy through the blood! Saying anything opposite to the word of God is rejecting him.

God shows us his purpose for our lives in verse 47. He made it a commandment and set in stone that we are "the light for the Gentiles". 
God has set us up as a the light. If God does it, it is absolute. It doesn't say "try to be" the light. It says God has made us the light. Amen?

Our purpose in life is to preach the gospel till the ends of the earth. To bring salvation to the world! 

When we believe this, hope and joy enters our hearts! Do not trust your thoughts, but believe the word of God! We are the light of the world, preach the gospel boldly through your testimony!

Amen!! 

Ecclesiastes 7:16-17

16 Be not righteous over much; neither make thyself over wise: why shouldest thou destroy thyself ?

17 Be not over much wicked, neither be thou foolish: why shouldest thou die before thy time?

Oftentimes we want to be exalted as it feels good to be told we are right or doing "good". God cautions us through the wisdom of Solomon here. 

Being right about everything is very poisoning to our spirit. Also being "wise", logical, or over analytical can be bad for us. 

God is highlighting that the people who are always right and think they are wise are walking the path of destruction. 

When we think we are good or smart, we cannot heed the advice of others or even God.

Also doing evil, trusting ourselves, and rejecting wisdom from God is very dangerous. King Solomon experienced these things first hand when he forgot about the grace of God. 

Thankfully we have Jesus and the holy spirit to guide us. Please never forget why we have salvation and the true gospel. 

It's not because we are worthy, rather it's because Jesus was worthy and had everlasting mercy on us. Amen!

Deuteronomy 31:8

8 And the Lord, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.

It's easy to forget how powerful and mighty our Lord is, especially in times of despair. 

God highlights that he goes before us in all situations. In every circumstance God is truly with us. Not only is he with us, he's also fighting for us. 

God can never fail and will never abandon us in any circumstance. How grateful we are a father like him. 

That is why he tells us to not fear anything or be disheartened. Please believe that God is with you everywhere. 

Amen!

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2 Timothy 1:9-10

⁹ Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,

¹⁰ But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through the gospel:

We are saved by grace through faith alone. We should never add our works into the holy calling. God tells us that he alone has saved us, called us in holiness, and gave us Jesus before the world started.

Jesus through his eternal sacrifice abolished death! We no longer have to fear death because he has brought us eternal life. 

We have receive hope and light through the gospel. Amen!

Romans 5:6-9

⁶ For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.

⁷ For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die.

⁸ But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

⁹ Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him.

We can see the love of God and Christ in these verses 🥹.

"Christians" believe they must be good, godly, upright people in order to have a relationship with God. But it's so very clear in verse 6 that Christ died for the ungodly.

He didn't come for those who think they are godly or do well. He came for dirty, evil, ungodly sinners like you and I.

Good people think they can do what Jesus does. But Jesus tells us in verse 7 that people won't even give their lives for a good person let alone an evil one. He's highlighting that nobody can do what he can do. 

He laid down his life for even his enemies. 

Jesus didn't die for us when we were saved and living good. He died when we didn't even truly know him. That is the love of God manifested. Dying for a person whom he doesn't even know.

God is telling us so plainly and with such conviction in verse 8. WE ARE JUSTIFIED!

We are saved by his blood! Hallelujah!

Joshua 1:9

⁹ Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.

The reason why God commands us to be strong is because he is our strength. We sometimes lose sight of God in times of turmoil. 

God wants us always to look upon him for strength. The amazing thing is God states that he is with us wherever we go. 🤯

It's truly beautiful to know that the almighty God is with us even when we don't feel like he is. Just like we may not see oxygen but know that it's there. We can also apply that to God, in that he is with us even when we don't see or feel him.

All we need to do is believe and the faith will provide the strength to move forward. Amen!