The Wisdom of Fearing God
Apart from God, you have no hope. But the book of Ecclesiastes teaches us that there is hope, and there is wisdom in fearing God.
Apart from God, you have no hope. But the book of Ecclesiastes teaches us that there is hope, and there is wisdom in fearing God.
“Is this all there is?” This is the question we find ourselves asking when we achieve a goal, thinking it will have given us our heart’s desire. But whether we strive for popularity, power, possessions, or prestige, we will find that the things of this world cannot satisfy us.
One of the wisest things you can do is to put your unflinching trust in God. If your joy is dependent on circumstances, it will not be stable. On the other hand, surrendering to God provides ultimate security and satisfaction.
Either life is meaningless, or it isn’t—there are no options in between. If life is meaningless, then this temporal world is all we have, and it will quickly pass away. But the wisdom Psalms teach us the truth: life has meaning, and that meaning is rooted in our eternal God.
Misunderstanding the character of God can lead to bitterness, especially in adversity. But hope in His promises is a sure foundation for our faith.
God calls us to live doxologically in every aspect of our lives—even when we experience suffering. The book of God teaches us to find satisfaction in God no matter our circumstances, transforming our “why” of grumbling into one of gratitude.
When fellow believers die, we can be moved with grief at our loss and with joy at their gain. Meditating on Scripture can help us cultivate this perspective in times of grief.
The holiday film “It’s a Wonderful Life” (1946) may feel out of place this year. But George Bailey teaches us about finding joy and wonder even in difficulty.
How can you overcome the grave when you see your loved one die? The biblical view gives us hope through a proper prospective—longing for Christ’s return.
Eliza Johnson dreamed of having many children and playing in a prominent orchestra. God stripped away those dreams—and gave her Himself.
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