Ecclesiastes 12 - Seek God in Early Life

 

Ecclesiastes 12- Seek God in Early Life

 

In their inexperience, young people can easily build misconceptions about life and put off getting serious about God. Solomon challenges them to give God the energy of their youth, to commit to God now, rather than offering Him the last dregs when they are old. Solomon then tells older people to embrace the aging process, lest they become embittered about a wasted life.

 

Solomon catalogues many of the realities of old age in hopes of urging the young to maximize their opportunities. Eyesight is darkened. Pains and affliction are continuous. Vigor is sapped. The elderly lose their teeth. Sleep becomes scarce; little things disturb. The bodily organs once used for singing can no longer perform. The hair grows gray. The lightest thing is a burden. The ambitions of youth are tasteless. (2 Cor. 4:16-18).

 

No matter how old you are, you are never too old to get wiser, or to act like a fool. You can read many books about many subjects but focus on understanding God’s word and living a life of wisdom.

 

God’s word keeps shepherding people forward within the boundaries of His love and providence, through instruction, insight, and inspiration. The goads were devices to direct animals on a certain path, while the nails refer to setting up the boundaries of a sheep pen or securing a tent. His words are like nails, you can depend on them. They are goads: they prod you to do His will.

 

If you fear God, you need not to fear anything else; you are safe in the Father’s will. So, live that God could publish a book about you and you would not be ashamed for the whole world to read it. Those who love God keep His commandments. A true Christian makes obedience a faithful obsession, not an option. Live with eternity in view, and the ravages of time will not distress you.

 

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J. Vernon McGee Commentary and Nelson’s Quick Reference Commentary.

Dr. David Jeremiah.