“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven.” (v.3)
The song, “Turn, Turn, Turn,” made popular by The Byrds in the 1960’s, set portions of today’s reading to music. Because I grew-up in the 60’s, its hard not to hear their chorus in my mind as I read through Solomon’s.
Solomon is obvious saying everything in life has its time and season. Just as the seasons in nature change, so do the seasons in our lives. Sometimes we welcome change in our lives, but often it is difficult, especially when it involves sorrow and loss. Yet even then, we can be thankful that God does not change. “I am the Lord,” He said through the prophet Malachi, “I do not change” (Mal. 3:6).
Therefore, because God remains the same, we can rely on Him through the shifting seasons of life. His presence is always with us (Ps. 46:1), His peace has the power to guard our hearts (Phil. 4:7), and His love provides security for our souls (Rom. 8:39).
The Truth: “God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble.” “The Lord of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our stronghold.” (Psalm 49:1,11).
The song, “Turn, Turn, Turn,” made popular by The Byrds in the 1960’s, set portions of today’s reading to music. Because I grew-up in the 60’s, its hard not to hear their chorus in my mind as I read through Solomon’s.
Solomon is obvious saying everything in life has its time and season. Just as the seasons in nature change, so do the seasons in our lives. Sometimes we welcome change in our lives, but often it is difficult, especially when it involves sorrow and loss. Yet even then, we can be thankful that God does not change. “I am the Lord,” He said through the prophet Malachi, “I do not change” (Mal. 3:6).
Therefore, because God remains the same, we can rely on Him through the shifting seasons of life. His presence is always with us (Ps. 46:1), His peace has the power to guard our hearts (Phil. 4:7), and His love provides security for our souls (Rom. 8:39).
The Truth: “God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble.” “The Lord of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our stronghold.” (Psalm 49:1,11).
