Ecclesiastes 2:10-11  – “I did not restrain myself from getting whatever I wanted; I did not deny myself anything that would bring me pleasure.  So all my accomplishments gave me joy; this was my reward for all my effort.  11 Yet when I reflected on everything I had accomplished and on all the effort that I had expended to accomplish it, I concluded: “All these achievements and possessions are ultimately profitless— like chasing the wind!  There is nothing gained from them on earth.”

As I read, prayed, and pondered the Word, the eyes of my heart began to catch a glimpse of life, God’s way.   In Ecclesiastes 2:10-11, Solomon exposed a truth needed in every generation.    Possessions, position, and pleasure are empty without God.   He described it as “chasing after the wind.”   In verses 24-26, he emphasized that reality.

In those verses is a revelation of how deeply God loves His followers and how intricate His plan of provision is.  “For to the one who pleases Him, He gives wisdom, knowledge, and joy…”   Think about that.   Are you enjoying those qualities?   The pathway to them is obedience, trust, and love.   He continues, “But to the sinner (disobedient) He gives the task of gathering and accumulating wealth to give it to the one who pleases God.”

Did you hear that?  The life assignment of the sinner (disobedient) is to gain wealth to give to the followers of God.   My God shall supply ALL your needs according to His riches in glory.   One of His channels of provision is in the hands of the sinners, and their assignment is to give it to the followers of God.  Everything belongs to God, Everything!

God owns it all, and according to the Scriptures, when we are born again, we become heirs of God and joint heirs with Jesus. Matthew 12:50, Jesus said, “When you obey My heavenly Father, that makes you a part of My true family.”

We have no lack in Him.  He sent birds to feed Elijah.  He sent a fish to provide Peter with tax money.  He sent Manna for Israel in the wilderness.  He gave water from the rock to Israel in the desert.  He causes people to give to us as needed and in response to our giving (obedience).   We do not earn anything, but He keeps His Promises. What do you need that you don’t have?  If we have Jesus, we lack nothing!

Matthew 11:28-29 reveals the pathway to victory and provision – “Simply join your life to Mine. Learn My Ways… You will find refreshment and rest in Me.”

In Him, we have all we could ever need whenever we need it. The only questions are, do we believe it, and do we expect to receive it? God does not lie! Embrace His Promises and enter His abundant life today!

Today is a beautiful day to embrace God’s Promises, Person, and Provisions. Have a fantastic and victorious day!