Every Thing

To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven... He hath made every thing beautiful in his time. Ecclesiastes 3:1,11

The writer of this old book was wise, very wise, and he makes the point over again, that ‘every thing’ has it’s time in our life and also that He makes everything beautiful. It doesn’t always feel like it, but we are talking about the inspired Word of God, so it must be true.

The word ‘purpose’ is forgotten or missed, but it is important to remember that in God’s work nothing is by chance. Everything has a purpose, and it is part of a God ordained plan that only He can see at that time. We do not always like what’s happening, but in the months or years to come, it can become obvious. For that reason, God’s will is always best.

There is an old and well worn phrase which we might not always like to accept that says: “God is good all the time. All the time God is good”. When the going gets rough and tough, it is worth keeping in mind that God IS good, and His ways are perfect. I love the way this same wise man expresses the theme in one of my favourite passages in Scripture…..

Trust God from the bottom of your heart; don’t try to figure out everything on your own.

Listen for God’s voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; he’s the one who will keep you on track. Proverbs 3:5,6 Msg