MY DAILY COVENANT WITH GOD DEVOTIONAL
Devotion for Friday August 14, 2020
Topic: Mysteries about Life
Text: Ecclesiastes 10:4 – 11
In our bible reading for today, Solomon cautions that we shouldn’t
to seek redress neither in a hasty manner nor to yield to pride and revenge. Do
not, in a passion, quit your post of duty; wait awhile, and you will find that
yielding pacifies great offences (Ecclesiastes 10:4).
He also posited that men are not preferred according to their merit
(Ecclesiastes 10:5 – 7). These verses show that life is full of mysteries. The
error (Ecclesiastes 10:5) consists in
exalting the mean and unworthy into offices. Do we have such in our present day
political, religious and traditional offices?
Family Bible Notes noted that “The elevation of unworthy men to
offices of power and trust is a heavy calamity to the people. Whether it
proceeds from their rulers, or, as in the case of free governments, from
themselves, the result will be corruption, misrule, and misery.” This quotation
is very true of our present day society especially in our clime.
Naturally, riding on horses belongs to the princes and not
servants. When it is the opposite, it becomes a mystery. We have seen these
things happen. One easily recalls the case of Mordecai and Haman. Mordecai was
a war captive and mere gateman while Haman was a very high profiled personal
assistant or adviser to the king. It was God who humbled Haman. Who would have
believed that Haman would ever guide Mordecai on top of a horse?
The lesson for us here is that no condition is permanent in life.
Life is full of mysteries and challenges. Therefore, do not boast about your
present position/situation. We should know and note that wisdom is profitable
in all things. The challenges, dangers and difficulties of
life are many; but with wisdom we shall overcome.
Foods for Thought: No condition is permanent in life. Therefore be humble wherever
you may find yourself.
Memory verse: Ecclesiastes 10 v 7
