Ecclesiastes 3: 1-2 “Everything that happens in this world happens at the time God chooses. He sets the time for birth and the time for death, the time for planting and the time for pulling up. . .”
It was November 6th 1965, and a new rock and roll song was released to fans in America. The song was sung by a new group “The Byrds” and this song was different from most others being played on the radio. The song, “Turn, Turn, Turn” actually quoted the Bible. In just four weeks the song went to the top of the “Billboard” charts and remained there for a month.
Church youth groups began adding that song to their youth meetings, and today it is still played on the radio. I recall church leaders saying the song was sacrilege because it tied “wild” music to God. They wanted the song banned from the radio. Hmmm . . . if those leaders could only see us now!
Nevertheless, this week I have once again turned to the third chapter of Ecclesiastes, and found renewed truths. Today is in reflection of my time together with Lynnette, I realized that this chapter applies to our lives. God has been in control of our lives together and He has done a much better job than I personally could have ever dreamed.
It was just a matter of realizing that the scripture applies as much today as it did when it was written. I continue to thank the Lord for each day for the time He gives us together. Lynnette is just the right person in my life at the right time of my life.
When we look at this chapter, each of us should see that no matter what takes place in our lives, who enters or who leaves, God shows us the vanity of all “human-only” pursuits, particularly when those pursuits are our only focus.
Instead we need to look at the contrast of that philosophy with the real blessedness through true wisdom found in a relationship with the Lord. What a choice! Our way or God’s way!
Look around today and you will see how giving your life’s decisions to the Lord is the wise way. Pray for wisdom to get us out of the way and put Him first. Then each day we only need to let go and let the words of Solomon help us find what He requires for that day.
Everything is on His timetable. Enjoy the ride!
