In the book of Ecclesiastes, Solomon said, “if you see the oppression of the poor, and violent perverting of judgment and justice in a province, marvel not at the matter: for he that is higher than the highest regards; and there be higher than they”, and in chapter five and verse nine of his book Solomon said, “the profit of the earth is for all”, where we read,
Moreover the profit of the earth is for all: the king himself is served by the field.
The verse reads, “Moreover the profit of the earth is for all:” Solomon began with the words, “moreover the profit” or “even more the advantage, preeminence and gain” “of the earth” which means “belonging to the country, district, region and world” “is for all” or “exists for each, every, the whole and everyone”. Solomon declared that the advantage and gain of the world exists for everyone.
The verse goes on to say, “the king himself is served by the field.” Daniel continued with the words, “the king himself” or “the royal ruler and leader his own self” “is served by the field” which means “exists as supported and ministered to through the means of the cultivated land or plain.” Solomon shared how the royal ruler his own self is ministered to through the means of the cultivated land.
When we consider the words in this verse, we learn through Solomon how God has given the cultivated land of the world to provide for everyone, and even those who rule and reign are supported by them. God owns everything, (See Psalms 24:1) and He supplies food, nourishment and drink to all people whether they are royalty or not. God wants everyone not only to appreciate and use what He has supplied, but also to be in a personal relationship with Him through His Son Jesus who was crucified on the cross for the sins of all mankind and resurrected from the grave 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 equip us with His Holy Spirit who will lead and guide us into the true ways to receive what God has provided and to employ His gifts in a manner that blesses Him and others within His Kingdom.
Next time Solomon says, “he that loves silver will not be satisfied with silver”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.
Until tomorrow…there is more…
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