08-14-2019, 01:16 PM
*OUR DAILY MANNA DEVOTIONAL*
_A DAILY DEVOTIONAL BOOKLET FOR CHAMPIONS_
*DATE: WEDNESDAY 14TH AUGUST, 2019*
*TOPIC: LIFE CYCLORAMA!*
*BASIC SCRIPTURE: ECCLESIASTES 12:1-14*
Welcome! Ecclesiastes is the kind of book a person would write near the end of his or her life, reflecting on life’s experience and the painful or gainful lessons learned. I would call it a *‘CYCLORAMA’* which means a picture of an object uncovered or unrolled (a part at a time), before a crowd.
I also call it a *‘PANARAMA’* meaning an unobstructed or complete view of an area in every direction; a comprehensive presentation of a subject or an object! Such is the divine Book of Ecclesiastes! Solomon wrote Proverbs from the viewpoint of a wise teacher! He wrote Songs from the viewpoint of a royal, passionate lover! But when he wrote Ecclesiastes, he called himself “the Preacher.”
The Hebrew word for PREACHER is “Koheleth,” and it is the little given to an official speaker who calls an assembly. But in Ecclesiastes, the Preacher did more than call an assembly and gave an oration! In this case, the word, “Koheleth” carries with the idea of debating, no so much with the listeners as with himself. Wow! *SELF-DEBATING (deep thinking about his life)!* He would present a topic, discuss it from many viewpoints, and then come to a practical conclusion. Now catch this: The Greek word for “assembly” is ‘Ekklesia,’ and thus the original manuscripts of the Bible version gives us the English title of this book, as Ecclesiastes (from ‘Ekklesia’).
In this book of the Bible, Solomon does not say, “Eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow you die.” *Instead, he (THE PREACHER) speaks to his invisible assembly – YOU AND I – to trust God and enjoy what we do have rather than complain about what we don’t have! Did you get that? He summarizes that Life is short and life is difficult, so make the most of it while you can, WITHOUT COMPLAINING!* Hallelujah! Solomon opens the book with three thought-provoking news: 1. Nothing has really changed since creation! 2. Nothing is really new! 3. Nothing is understood! After experimenting and investigating “life under the sun,” he then concluded, “No, life is not worth living!” Ha! And he gave four arguments to support his conclusion - The monotomy of life, the vanity of wisdom, the futility of wealth, and the certainty of death.
Oh, today’s devotional is a special course in life’s university! The Holy Ghost wants you to see the four conclusions above and re-dedicate your life, family and ministry to the service of your God! ALL IS VANITY! Worry less! Laugh often! Live simple! And refuse to miss HEAVEN AT LAST! Pray now!
*ODM is the best gift items always!*
*PRAYERS POINTS:* Take any song of consecration now.
1. In your own words, pray about today’s word as led now.
2. Thank you LORD for reminding me that LIFE IS A VANITY CYCLE!
3. Lord, teach me to number my days, to enable me to apply my heart to WIDOM!
4. Forgive anyone that has hurt you now! Clean up any SECRET SIN now!
*THE BIBLE-IN-ONE-YEAR: ISAIAH 46-48*
*BY: BISHOP (DR) CHRIS E. KWAKPOVWE (CEK)
_A DAILY DEVOTIONAL BOOKLET FOR CHAMPIONS_
*DATE: WEDNESDAY 14TH AUGUST, 2019*
*TOPIC: LIFE CYCLORAMA!*
*BASIC SCRIPTURE: ECCLESIASTES 12:1-14*
Welcome! Ecclesiastes is the kind of book a person would write near the end of his or her life, reflecting on life’s experience and the painful or gainful lessons learned. I would call it a *‘CYCLORAMA’* which means a picture of an object uncovered or unrolled (a part at a time), before a crowd.
I also call it a *‘PANARAMA’* meaning an unobstructed or complete view of an area in every direction; a comprehensive presentation of a subject or an object! Such is the divine Book of Ecclesiastes! Solomon wrote Proverbs from the viewpoint of a wise teacher! He wrote Songs from the viewpoint of a royal, passionate lover! But when he wrote Ecclesiastes, he called himself “the Preacher.”
The Hebrew word for PREACHER is “Koheleth,” and it is the little given to an official speaker who calls an assembly. But in Ecclesiastes, the Preacher did more than call an assembly and gave an oration! In this case, the word, “Koheleth” carries with the idea of debating, no so much with the listeners as with himself. Wow! *SELF-DEBATING (deep thinking about his life)!* He would present a topic, discuss it from many viewpoints, and then come to a practical conclusion. Now catch this: The Greek word for “assembly” is ‘Ekklesia,’ and thus the original manuscripts of the Bible version gives us the English title of this book, as Ecclesiastes (from ‘Ekklesia’).
In this book of the Bible, Solomon does not say, “Eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow you die.” *Instead, he (THE PREACHER) speaks to his invisible assembly – YOU AND I – to trust God and enjoy what we do have rather than complain about what we don’t have! Did you get that? He summarizes that Life is short and life is difficult, so make the most of it while you can, WITHOUT COMPLAINING!* Hallelujah! Solomon opens the book with three thought-provoking news: 1. Nothing has really changed since creation! 2. Nothing is really new! 3. Nothing is understood! After experimenting and investigating “life under the sun,” he then concluded, “No, life is not worth living!” Ha! And he gave four arguments to support his conclusion - The monotomy of life, the vanity of wisdom, the futility of wealth, and the certainty of death.
Oh, today’s devotional is a special course in life’s university! The Holy Ghost wants you to see the four conclusions above and re-dedicate your life, family and ministry to the service of your God! ALL IS VANITY! Worry less! Laugh often! Live simple! And refuse to miss HEAVEN AT LAST! Pray now!
*ODM is the best gift items always!*
*PRAYERS POINTS:* Take any song of consecration now.
1. In your own words, pray about today’s word as led now.
2. Thank you LORD for reminding me that LIFE IS A VANITY CYCLE!
3. Lord, teach me to number my days, to enable me to apply my heart to WIDOM!
4. Forgive anyone that has hurt you now! Clean up any SECRET SIN now!
*THE BIBLE-IN-ONE-YEAR: ISAIAH 46-48*
*BY: BISHOP (DR) CHRIS E. KWAKPOVWE (CEK)