Times and Seasons

Ecclesiastes 3:1

“To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:”

Legendary folk singer Pete Seeger wrote a song in the late 1950s that became a classic folk-rock hit in the 1960s: “Turn! Turn! Turn!” Many fans were unaware that most of the lyrics were taken from the first eight verses of Ecclesiastes 3. Seeger wrote the song as an anthem to world peace, focusing on Solomon’s last words: “A time of war, and a time of peace,” (verse 8) adding his own final refrain, “I swear it’s not too late.”

Solomon’s plea was for more than just peace. It was a plea to recognize that there is a time and a season for everything in God’s plan and purpose. The point is not to understand the timing of every season and circumstance in life, but to trust God when they arrive: “Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is man’s all” (Ecclesiastes 12:13). The apostle Paul didn’t get upset when God changed his missionary plans (Acts 16:6-10). He trusted God and adjusted as God gave direction, as should we.

Tell God today: “Lord, I trust You for this season of my life and every season that is to come.”

A point to ponder…

All the care in the world will not make us continue a minute beyond the time God has appointed.

J. C. Ryle

Read the Bible through in a year

Job 32-34

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