God Working in Time

Have you ever run out of time when you were in the middle of something that wasn’t complete? Maybe a house project, something for work, or an important relationship? As we continue our series on the book of Ecclesiastes, JP teaches through Ecclesiastes 3, showing us how God works in time.

KEY TAKEAWAYS -If what you have is not good, God is not done. -Every human being experiences both the ups and downs of life. There are no exceptions. -We experience life in time and chronological order. God sits above and outside of time and sees everything. -There is a time for everything. -It’s bad theology to believe you won’t experience sickness, pain, hurt, poverty, or other bad things on this side of death. -God has put eternity in our hearts and nothing but Him will satisfy our cravings and desires. -God is in charge of everything. -The fear of the Lord means to fully stand in both fear and awe of the Lord at the same time. -We can know and understand a lot about God through His creation and His Word, but make no mistake, He won’t fully fit into our finite understanding. -When things aren’t going how you hoped or planned, ask yourself, “What is God up to right now? What does He want me to do or learn?” -Everyone wants God to take care of evil, but they want Him to start just past themselves. -God makes everything beautiful in its time. -God took the worst day in human history and turned it into the best day in human history. -Asking God, “How can you do this to me?” is the wrong question. The right question is, “How could you do that to You (Jesus) for me?” -God makes everything beautiful in its time. -For those who have trusted in Christ, one day we will see clearly and understand how the hardest thing we’ve ever been through was worth it.

MENTIONED OR RECOMMENDED RESOURCES -Suggested Scripture Study: Ecclesiastes 3; John 10:10; Romans 8:28; 1 Thessalonians 5:16; Philippians 4:11-13 -Sermon: The Search Begins -Sermon: The Search Continues