Ecclesiastes 3: 14-15 (MSG)

This passage is from the same famous passage that we focused on earlier this week about seasons.

I’ve also concluded that whatever God does, that’s the way it’s going to be, always. No addition, no subtraction. God’s done it and that’s it. That’s so we’ll quit asking questions and simply worship in holy fear.

Whatever was, is.

Whatever will be, is.

That’s how it always is with God.

Solomon was a great man, a very wealthy man, a man that you would say had it all and had seen it all. As we conclude this week, this passage reminds us of a summary that Solomon has, as he looks on the timing, the seasons and the gifts of God. He concludes that regardless of what we do, God is in control and it’s not our job to try to figure out why but simply worship.

Listen to the passage again.

I’ve also concluded that whatever God does, that’s the way it’s going to be, always. No addition, no subtraction. God’s done it and that’s it. That’s so we’ll quit asking questions and simply worship in holy fear.

Whatever was, is.

Whatever will be, is.

That’s how it always is with God.

Is there a situation, or maybe a person in your life that you just can’t figure out. Is it possible that it’s not your job to figure it out? Is it possible that your job is to surrender it to God and quit asking questions and simply worship Him knowing that, as this passage says. Whatever was, is whatever will be, is. that’s how it always is with God.

Father, thank you for your almighty hand in all of my life. Help me to surrender my time, my focus and my habits to you and your purpose. You do what you will and I will do my best to let go of trying to understand all your reasons. As above, so below.