STANDING BEFORE HIM
Today's reading: Ecclesiastes

"This, too, I carefully explored: Even though the actions of the godly and wise people are in God's hands, no one knows whether or not God will show them favor in this life." Ecclesiastes 9:1 NLT

If my blessings stopped right here and right now, I'd still have to testify that I have had a blessed life.

God has poured into my life loving people, wonderful opportunities, comfort and health.

And for that I am thankful.

It has absolutely nothing to do with my level of godliness or wisdom.

It has everything to do with His plans for my life.

I know that because I know great Christian people who have had rough lives.

Very rough.

Bad childhoods.

Poor health.

String after string of heart-breaking events.

Catastrophe.

Lives of struggle.

This is what is the hope for us both--this life is not all there is!

No matter what happens here, no matter the life we live, no matter the ease or discomfort of our time on earth, heaven awaits us.

So, no we don't know whether God will show us favor beyond offering us His Son for salvation or not, but we do know He offers that--and that's enough to be thankful for!