“In the day of prosperity be joyful, but in the day of adversity consider: God also hath set the one over against the other, to the end that man should find nothing after him.” Ecclesiastes 7:14
The use of the word “day” tells us that the time of
prosperity and adversity is short in the grand scheme of things. In the day of prosperity, when everything
seems to be going well… health, money to pay bills, no conflict, good
relationships, peace… be joyful for this
is the gift of God for you to enjoy. But
there will also be a day of adversity… sickness, sorrow, trouble, debt,
strained relationships, conflicts and great wars. Consider… God is the author of both, and has
set them one against the other so we will not be able to find true satisfaction
in anything but God Himself! Consider
prosperity and adversity for what they really are… vanity! The only truly satisfying thing there is, is
being in Christ and beholding His face. May
we find nothing in anything else!
- Todd
Nibert (Todd’s Road Grace Church Lexington, KY)
