In the book of Ecclesiastes, Solomon said, “truly the light is sweet, and a pleasant thing it is for the eyes to behold the sun. But if a man live many years, and rejoice in them all; Yet let him remember the days of darkness; for they shall be many. All that come is vanity”, and in chapter eleven and verse nine of his book Solomon said, “rejoice, O young man, in your youth” where we read,
Rejoice, O young man, in your youth; and let your heart cheer you in the days of your youth,
and walk in the ways of your heart, and in the sight of your eyes:
but know you, that for all these things God will bring you into judgment.
The verse reads, “Rejoice, O young man, in your youth; and let your heart cheer you in the days of your youth, …” Solomon began with the words, “rejoice, O young man” or “be glad and rejoice, O youthful person whether male or female” “in your youth” which means “within the time that you, the young man, exist as being young and youthful”; “and let your heart cheer you” or “and allow and permit your, the young man’s, soul, mind and will to be good, pleasing, acceptable and well placed toward you, the young man” “in the days” which means “within the sunrises to sunsets” “of your youth” or “pertaining to the time you, the young man, exists as youthful and of little age”. Solomon instructed a youthful person while they are “young” to allow their soul and mind to experience what is good and acceptable’.
The verse continues, “and walk in the ways of your heart, and in the sight of your eyes:” Solomon added the words, “and walk in the ways” or “and amble about and make your journey, road and path within the manner” “of your heart” which means “belonging to your, the young man’s, soul, mind and will”; “and in the sight” or “and within the vision, appearance and spectacle” “of your eyes” which means “belonging to your, the young man’s, physical eyes used for sight and vision”. Solomon instructed the “young man” to make his journey within the manner pertaining to his soul and mind and within the vision of his physical eyes.
Finally the verse says, “but know you, that for all these things God will bring you into judgment.” Solomon concluded this verse with the words, “but know you” or “however, nonetheless, notwithstanding and moreover perceive, discern, distinguish and be aware you, the young man”, “that for all these things” which means “on behalf of each, every and the whole of the acts, deeds and speeches” “God will bring you” or “the Supreme Deity shall enumerate, lead and carry you, the young man” “into judgment” which means “into justice, ordinance, court, procedure, litigation and the seat of judgment”. Solomon ended this verse by telling the “young man” to be aware that Jehovah God will lead every act, deed and speech to justice and litigation.
When we meditate upon the words in this verse, we discover how Solomon gave instructions to a “young man” and told him to be glad while he was “young”. He said the “young man” should also make his journey within the manner of his soul, mind and sight, however, everything he said, did and performed would be judged. God tells us the same, (See Ecclesiastes 12:14; 2 Corinthians 5:10; Revelation 20:11-15) and because we have sinned against Him and those sins lead to death (See Romans 3:23; 6:23), He sent His Only Begotten Son Jesus into the world to be crucified on the cross for the sins of all mankind and raised from the dead after three days. When we put our faith and trust in Him as our “Savior and Lord”, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and teach us how to enjoy our days and live in a manner that is pleasing to Him and in keeping with His will.
Next time Solomon says, “remove sorrow from your heart”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.
Until tomorrow…there is more…
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