Wednesday night's lecture (Ecclesiastes 5: 8-6:9) by Kim Seville reminded me of truths I needed to consider about God's goodness as I "press on with purpose" in my spiritual walk. God is the giver of gifts in our lives. God not only gives the gift of prosperity (blessings, even those in disguise) but He also gives the gift of enjoyment.
- God often separates the enjoyment of the gift from the gift itself in order to draw our attention back to the Giver.
- Love the Giver, not the gift.
- Two loves are commanded positively in scripture------Love God first and love people well. (Luke 10:27)
"My" thoughts are that God gave the greatest gift to draw all men unto Himself. He did it "on purpose."
"On purpose"----the way I intend to live my life of intentionality---it's just easier to say that way.
