Read Ecclesiastes 12:1-8
If life were to be described as a school then Solomon encourages us to learn as much as possible about God as quickly as possible. We are encouraged to remember our Creator in the days of our youth before days of trouble (translate as getting old and weary and falling apart at the seams) come our way.
A young believer has the energy, the drive, the ability to serve God in so many numerous ways that older believers may not have. Solomon encourages these younger believers to remember God in their youth. The word “remember” doesn’t mean call to mind once or twice and day but for the rest of it, get on with your own life. God is not into such sentiment. As Revelation 16:19 shows, the word ‘remember’ means to call to mind and to take appropriate action. So what Solomon is saying is that while you are young, keep God in your heart/mind and take appropriate action. Solomon is calling young believers to an appropriate way of life.
What might that appropriate way of life look like? That really depends on you and God. He may be calling you to full time mission work. He may be calling you to children’s work, to youth work or even to preach and teach the gospel. Ask God to show you what it means for you personally to remember God and to act appropriately.
Prayer:
Write down your prayer points in the space provided. Use today’s reading to help you get ideas.
Adoration:
Confession:
Thanks:
Supplication:
ª Pray that the Lord would show you personally what His role for you is in His church. Pray that everyone in the congregation would know their role and fulfill it.
1. If a non believer said to you, ‘I don’t see God at work in your life,’ how would you respond?
2. If God is not visibly at work in your church what can your church do?
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