DAILY BREAD OF LIFE

(KJV.)  ECCLESIASTES 6:1-7

(1)  There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, and it is common among men:
(2)  A man to whom God hath given riches, wealth, and honour, so that he wanteth nothing for his soul of all that he desireth, yet God giveth him not power to eat thereof, but a stranger eateth it:  this is vanity, and it is an evil disease.
(3)  If a man beget an hundred children, and live many years, so that the days of his years be many, and his soul be not filled with good, and also that he have no burial;  I say, that an untimely birth is better than he.
(4)  For he cometh in with vanity, and departeth in darkness, and his name shall be covered with darkness.
(5)  Moreover he hath not seen the sun, nor known any thing:  this hath more rest than the other.
(6)  Yea, though he live a thousand years twice told, yet hath he seen no good:  do not all go to one place?
(7)  All the labour of man is for his mouth, and yet the appetite is not filled.


WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT:

Brethren, during creation, the LORD gave humanity abundance of blessings;  everything we needed to sustain our days on earth was already available to us before he created all men: however, most of us are not enjoying the proceeds of our labors adequately; because of our selfish heart desires under sun;  this is an illness for humanity;  beware!:  if we live our lives comfortably;  and enjoy life;  and spend quality time with family and friends;  and utilize the proceeds of our labors wisely;  it is better than chasing wealth and prestige;  and age not knowing, what happened to our days on earth:  sometimes we focus too much on acquiring wealth and prestige that we forget to pause and enjoy life;  we spend sleepless nights thinking about work schedules, and meeting agendas etc., but forget to show love to others:  especially our growing up children who suffer for lack of our love and attention;  as a result, (a)  they might seek attention from video games, bad lyrics, and televisions for comfort;  (b)  and our wives and husbands might turn to chat rooms looking for love and companionship;  however, let us beware of the dark days ahead, when we retire from working;  and are no longer active as before;  and we might need to interact with family and friends;  may the LORD help us during those days!;  for we might not be able to connect with our friends and loves ones any longer; because, the damage has been done: for example, we might have missed out on most of the fun days of our growing up children; e.g. (birthday's parties, school conferences and athletic games); but, when we retire from working, and are available to have relationships with friends and family, it might be too late;  for our children are already grown; and friends and neighbors already moved away;  we barely receive phone calls from family or friends; and our wealth cannot satisfy the vacuum already created during our busy years:  we now spend the rest of our days in an empty nest with sorrow, and pain til the end of our days on earth, not knowing how we would be laid to rest when we pass on to eternity;  and if we make funeral arrangements before death, we are still not sure of what will happen on that day; but we fly away regardless.
Brethren, life is a vain thing, no one knows for sure the length of our days on earth;  therefore,  let us spend our days wisely;  and love, care and spend quality time with others;  for this is the will of the LORD;  also, one thing is for sure!  if we accept Jesus Christ, as our Lord and Savior;  and believe in him;  he will take absolute control of our lives;  and we shall receive wealth with contentment;  and enjoyment;  please, take note, whatsoever goes into our mouth, and into our belly is our only reward on earth;  everything else is vain and troubling of spirit.  Amen and Amen!


QUOTE OF THE DAY:  

(KJV.)  Ecclesiastes 1:14  I have seen all the works that are done under the sun;  and, behold, all is vanity and vexation of spirit.