TIME AND CHANCE!

Sunday, December 29, 2019

TIME AND CHANCE!

Eccl 9:11

11 I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.

Life is unpredictable! Solomon points to two uncontrollable forces. The first is “time” which means the inevitable and unstoppable march of time. The picture of Father Time and Baby New Year are familiar pictures at this time of year. One enters with a broad smile and a curiosity about life and the other departs weary and leaning on his staff because he is no longer curious.

Chance is another unpredictable force. Some believe only in fate as a trickster who frustrates our plans. I prefer to believe that the details of my life are in the hands of a merciful God. When He changes our plans, it is because His plans are better.

Ps 33:16-19

16 No king is saved by the great size and power of his army; a mighty man is not delivered by [his] much strength.

17 A horse is devoid of value for victory; neither does he deliver any by his great power.  18 Behold, the Lord’s eye is upon those who fear Him [who revere and worship Him with awe], who wait for Him and hope in His mercy and loving-kindness,

19 To deliver them from death and keep them alive in famine.

AMPLIFIED BIBLE

Dear Lord, the year is almost spent. I have seen your controlling hand enough to expect it. I have received your mercy often enough to appreciate it. It’s the last Sunday of the old year. I think I will go to church. AMEN