Ecclesiastes 9:7 Go they way, eat thy bread with joy, and drink thy wine with a merry heart; for God now accepteth thy works.
Oh Friends, its a day for advice on the basic principles of living. We’ll begin with a quote by our much esteemed and dear departed Prime Minister, Pierre Elliot Trudeau, who reputedly said: ‘If we don’t solve our own problems, other people will.’ That’s a fact mih people, but along with it comes the sad part that most likely we won’t like how they solve them either. So it’s necessary for us to get up off our rear ends and do something constructive with our lives. And whether you liked Pierre Elliot or not, you have to admit that he had much manly parts, and wasn’t afraid to get on with the job, whether he was right or wrong. That brings us to another bit of advice, this time from Edward John Phelps, namely: ‘The man who makes no mistakes does not usually make anything.’ And isn’t that the gospel truth Friends? It’s only logical that if you don’t do anything, you won’t make any mistakes. And though we don’t like to make mistakes, or shouldn’t make too many, mistakes are there for us to learn from them. How do you think we have so many wonderful inventions eh? Most of them didn’t just come to life, to fruition on the first try, but after many unsuccessful attempts, and often by many people too. So let’s wake up Friends and realize, that to our detriment, the world is passing us by, if we’re not doing anything constructive and productive with our lives, primarily because we’re afraid to make mistakes. The only person who ever lived error free was Jesus, and He was very cognizant of the human frailty to err occasionally, (smile) but He never made a mountain out of what was essentially a molehill. Jesus always encouraged others to get up, continue, try again, even start over, but to not let a mistake make you so nervous and afraid that you’d just retreat into your safe cocoon and let it all die. Remember Friends, the number one rule in Christianity is NEVER GIVE UP! If you truly have Jesus in your life, then words like defeat, failure and giving up are not supposed to be in your vocabulary or your mindset. You might change, rest, stop for a breather, start over, but NEVER GIVE UP! And as usual, I have to chuckle at how the Spirit is leading me along this path. But since I’m obedient, I’m following. So now that we’ve got that part straight, let’s move on to the next. Remember Bruh Paul states: ‘For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.’ (2 Thess.3:10) Well the opposite also holds true my brethren. To Timothy he says: ‘The labourer is worthy of His reward.’ (1 Tim.5:18) He’s paraphrasing Jesus’ statement; ‘for the labourer is worthy of his hire (wages).’ (Luke 10:7) So if you work, and are productive, you are entitled to remuneration. Then, as the Preacher says: ‘Go thy way, eat thy bread with joy, and drink thy wine with a merry heart; for God now accepteth thy works.’ Yes Friends, our God is one of great substance, abundance and a good life. He expects us to be productive and enjoy the fruits of our labour, though obviously not in excess. The Preacher also said: ‘Then I commended mirth (joy), because a man hath no better thing under the sun, than to eat, and to drink, and to be merry: for that shall abide with him of his labour the days of his life, which God giveth him under the sun.’ (Eccl.8:15) So please people, let’s get rid of this ridiculous attitude that some of us hold, whereby, because we’re believers we shouldn’t enjoy life, but go around moaning and groaning, sour and dejected, as though we’re going through martyrdom. Oh mih breddren, Jesus went through martyrdom for us almost two thousand years ago. We’re not supposed to be still living like we’re in purgatory. When Jesus died, He washed away all our ugly sin with His precious blood, so that we could be born again, have a new and joyous life in right relationship with Him and the Father. It upsets me no end to see believers behaving so piously, like honey won’t melt in their mouths, especially when a lot of the time it’s pure hypocrisy. Yes, we’ve got to be humble, not prideful and arrogant, but it’s a proud humility, like Jesus, not dragging around like we’re unworthy, second class citizens. Oh mih people, please remember we’re more than conquerors! We’re first class citizens both of earth and heaven, so we’ve got to behave that way. When Jesus was on earth, He worked and enjoyed His life just like everyone else, even though He knew the physically inglorious, but for us spiritually glorious end He would eventually come to. And since we know that He’s now sitting at the Father’s right hand, advocating on our behalf, preparing a place for us, it’s imperative that we do our part down here; that’s live a good, decent, joyful, fruitful and productive life that glorifies Him, and makes others want to believe and accept Him as their Lord and personal Saviour too. In all our endeavours, the number one motive should be to further Jesus’ kingdom. Consequently, we’ll close with the best advice from the wisest man ever; Cousin Sol. That’s besides Jesus of course. Now after all Sol’s research and experience, he concludes: ‘There is nothing better for a man, than that he should eat and drink, and that he should make his soul enjoy good in his labour. This also I saw, that it was from the hand of God.’ (Eccl.2:24) Friends, our world is falling apart because some of us have become ungodly and evil, while others are fearful and won’t do anything to improve the situation, while some are simply lazy and complacent. It’s obvious then that if the minority, who are godly and willing to make a good difference, don’t take the bull by the horns and do something, then we’ll all end up drowning in the mire eventually. Therefore my people, I’m asking us to be numbered amongst those who are willing to make a difference. If each of us makes a difference in our own backyards, then life will surely improve, possibly slowly, but nonetheless improve it will. So let’s get up and do that nuh…in the name of Jesus. Much LOVE!…in the day of reckoning…when Jesus asks…what difference did you make…will your answer be positive…
Oh Friends, its a day for advice on the basic principles of living. We’ll begin with a quote by our much esteemed and dear departed Prime Minister, Pierre Elliot Trudeau, who reputedly said: ‘If we don’t solve our own problems, other people will.’ That’s a fact mih people, but along with it comes the sad part that most likely we won’t like how they solve them either. So it’s necessary for us to get up off our rear ends and do something constructive with our lives. And whether you liked Pierre Elliot or not, you have to admit that he had much manly parts, and wasn’t afraid to get on with the job, whether he was right or wrong. That brings us to another bit of advice, this time from Edward John Phelps, namely: ‘The man who makes no mistakes does not usually make anything.’ And isn’t that the gospel truth Friends? It’s only logical that if you don’t do anything, you won’t make any mistakes. And though we don’t like to make mistakes, or shouldn’t make too many, mistakes are there for us to learn from them. How do you think we have so many wonderful inventions eh? Most of them didn’t just come to life, to fruition on the first try, but after many unsuccessful attempts, and often by many people too. So let’s wake up Friends and realize, that to our detriment, the world is passing us by, if we’re not doing anything constructive and productive with our lives, primarily because we’re afraid to make mistakes. The only person who ever lived error free was Jesus, and He was very cognizant of the human frailty to err occasionally, (smile) but He never made a mountain out of what was essentially a molehill. Jesus always encouraged others to get up, continue, try again, even start over, but to not let a mistake make you so nervous and afraid that you’d just retreat into your safe cocoon and let it all die. Remember Friends, the number one rule in Christianity is NEVER GIVE UP! If you truly have Jesus in your life, then words like defeat, failure and giving up are not supposed to be in your vocabulary or your mindset. You might change, rest, stop for a breather, start over, but NEVER GIVE UP! And as usual, I have to chuckle at how the Spirit is leading me along this path. But since I’m obedient, I’m following. So now that we’ve got that part straight, let’s move on to the next. Remember Bruh Paul states: ‘For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.’ (2 Thess.3:10) Well the opposite also holds true my brethren. To Timothy he says: ‘The labourer is worthy of His reward.’ (1 Tim.5:18) He’s paraphrasing Jesus’ statement; ‘for the labourer is worthy of his hire (wages).’ (Luke 10:7) So if you work, and are productive, you are entitled to remuneration. Then, as the Preacher says: ‘Go thy way, eat thy bread with joy, and drink thy wine with a merry heart; for God now accepteth thy works.’ Yes Friends, our God is one of great substance, abundance and a good life. He expects us to be productive and enjoy the fruits of our labour, though obviously not in excess. The Preacher also said: ‘Then I commended mirth (joy), because a man hath no better thing under the sun, than to eat, and to drink, and to be merry: for that shall abide with him of his labour the days of his life, which God giveth him under the sun.’ (Eccl.8:15) So please people, let’s get rid of this ridiculous attitude that some of us hold, whereby, because we’re believers we shouldn’t enjoy life, but go around moaning and groaning, sour and dejected, as though we’re going through martyrdom. Oh mih breddren, Jesus went through martyrdom for us almost two thousand years ago. We’re not supposed to be still living like we’re in purgatory. When Jesus died, He washed away all our ugly sin with His precious blood, so that we could be born again, have a new and joyous life in right relationship with Him and the Father. It upsets me no end to see believers behaving so piously, like honey won’t melt in their mouths, especially when a lot of the time it’s pure hypocrisy. Yes, we’ve got to be humble, not prideful and arrogant, but it’s a proud humility, like Jesus, not dragging around like we’re unworthy, second class citizens. Oh mih people, please remember we’re more than conquerors! We’re first class citizens both of earth and heaven, so we’ve got to behave that way. When Jesus was on earth, He worked and enjoyed His life just like everyone else, even though He knew the physically inglorious, but for us spiritually glorious end He would eventually come to. And since we know that He’s now sitting at the Father’s right hand, advocating on our behalf, preparing a place for us, it’s imperative that we do our part down here; that’s live a good, decent, joyful, fruitful and productive life that glorifies Him, and makes others want to believe and accept Him as their Lord and personal Saviour too. In all our endeavours, the number one motive should be to further Jesus’ kingdom. Consequently, we’ll close with the best advice from the wisest man ever; Cousin Sol. That’s besides Jesus of course. Now after all Sol’s research and experience, he concludes: ‘There is nothing better for a man, than that he should eat and drink, and that he should make his soul enjoy good in his labour. This also I saw, that it was from the hand of God.’ (Eccl.2:24) Friends, our world is falling apart because some of us have become ungodly and evil, while others are fearful and won’t do anything to improve the situation, while some are simply lazy and complacent. It’s obvious then that if the minority, who are godly and willing to make a good difference, don’t take the bull by the horns and do something, then we’ll all end up drowning in the mire eventually. Therefore my people, I’m asking us to be numbered amongst those who are willing to make a difference. If each of us makes a difference in our own backyards, then life will surely improve, possibly slowly, but nonetheless improve it will. So let’s get up and do that nuh…in the name of Jesus. Much LOVE!…in the day of reckoning…when Jesus asks…what difference did you make…will your answer be positive…
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