Nothing better to do

Some thoughts from today's sermon:

"I perceived that there is nothing better for them than to be joyful and to do good as long as they live; also that everyone should eat and drink and take pleasure in all his toil - this is God's gift to man" (Ecclesiastes 3:12-13).

You wouldn't expect to find that in the Bible, would you?

Eat, drink and be merry!

Sometimes we think that the Christian life is to be somber and quiet.

But this verse tucked into Solomon's reflection of his life teaches differently.

Why should we eat, drink and be merry?

Because God has everything under control.

Read the preceding verses and you'll see that there is a time for everything under the sun. God has a plan and a purpose for everything that comes our way. He is sovereign and directing our steps. He has a reason for the good and the bad things that happen in our lives.

So in that confidence, we can eat, drink and be merry!

BTW: Don't forget that the Bible does condemn gluttony, drunkenness and foolishness. But there is nothing unspiritual with enjoying a good meal and laughing with friends!