Ecclesiastes 5:19

Moreover, when God gives someone wealth and possessions, and the ability to enjoy them, to accept their lot and be happy in their toil—this is a gift of God.

From Background Notes [BN] for June 6th & 7th written by Pastor Bob Brown:

Having wealth means nothing, if we do not have the God-given ability to "enjoy it.” Our reading of the previous text[s] helps us to see that possessions are only enjoyed when they are put to divine purposes, and when we put faith in God and not in the possessions.

The writer of Ecclesiastes, Solomon, knew only too well the frailty of the material world. His book of "wisdom" reveals a futile pursuit of such things, and yet an overwhelming lack of joy. Only if God "keeps him occupied with gladness of heart" do any of his treasures mean anything. By contrast, the person who lacks this heart-felt, God-given joy, experiences his wealth-filled life as "without meaning" and "is never satisfied.” What good is a rich man's wealth if he cannot enjoy it?  [BN,8]

Join us this week in Worship, Praise and Celebration at C1:

* Saturday 6:00pm
* Sunday 9am & 10:30am