Everyone's Duty

Ecclesiastes 12:13
That’s the whole story. Here now is my final conclusion: Fear God and obey his commands, for this is everyone’s duty. God will judge us for everything we do, including every secret thing, whether good or bad.

If you don't read this last verse in Ecclesiastes, the entire book would be hard to understand. The author King Solomon, lived a very unique life. He encountered every kind of enjoyment and hardship that could come someone's way. His wisdom in this book should remind us of who we are and not what we have done. Remember, God is just and will forgive us of our sins when we repent and turn to Him.

Solomon's final words are to "fear God and obey His commands, for this is everyone's duty." If we lived like today was our last or we knew Jesus was coming back today, how would your life be different today? Would you really care about how much money you could make today? Would you really care if your favorite team won? People put a lot of emphasis on entertainment and very little emphasis on God. We need to be reminded that God is watching every good and bad thing we do and will judge us accordingly.

Today, live in a way that will honor God. Live with an urgency to desire His ways. Live with a purpose and a passion to do exactly what He has called you to do. Whether it's at work, at school, or at home, do everything you can to put God first. Read scripture to yourself and maybe to some friends or colleagues today and meditate on it. Take a moment to pray for God's guidance and help for whatever it is you're going through.