Ecclesiastes 9:4 Anyone who is among the living has hope, even a live dog is better off than a dead lion (NIV). We praise lions even when they are dead and decomposed. We shudder at their mention, and scenes of splendour and jungle majesty accompany their name. When we talk about dogs, however, they are mere servants or pet friends, security providers or scary rabies-carriers. Yet a living dog has more hope than a dead lion, with all the images the latter's name can conjure.
I use this verse a lot in my life, because there are many times when I feel useless and when I start to believe that there is no purpose to my existence anymore. Sometimes I entertain thoughts of my demise, wishing I was already home with Jesus, away from my troubles. Perhaps you have been at this point too in your life, surrounded by emptiness and thoughts of failure. Those are precious moments, when those who normally protect you from dealing with your issues are no longer available to cushion the reality you have to deal with.
We are reminded that hope is the essential thing in such moments. When we feel like dying dogs, we should be thankful that we are not already counted among the dead. People will remember you for good or bad, but as long as you are still alive, you have to make your existence count for something. If God thought your assignment on earth was done, He would have already called you home. In the meantime, get about handling His business in this planet, for you are born with a purpose and destiny. Please stop feeling sorry for yourself and move on in His strength. As long as there is breath in your lungs, there is need for your genius. Bless us!
I use this verse a lot in my life, because there are many times when I feel useless and when I start to believe that there is no purpose to my existence anymore. Sometimes I entertain thoughts of my demise, wishing I was already home with Jesus, away from my troubles. Perhaps you have been at this point too in your life, surrounded by emptiness and thoughts of failure. Those are precious moments, when those who normally protect you from dealing with your issues are no longer available to cushion the reality you have to deal with.
We are reminded that hope is the essential thing in such moments. When we feel like dying dogs, we should be thankful that we are not already counted among the dead. People will remember you for good or bad, but as long as you are still alive, you have to make your existence count for something. If God thought your assignment on earth was done, He would have already called you home. In the meantime, get about handling His business in this planet, for you are born with a purpose and destiny. Please stop feeling sorry for yourself and move on in His strength. As long as there is breath in your lungs, there is need for your genius. Bless us!
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