THE 'D' WORD (11 OF 15)
by Keith Krell
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:1-12
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The 'D' Word (11 of 15)
Series: ''The Good Life''
Keith Krell
Ecclesiastes 9:1-12
''DEATH!'' There I said it-the infamous ''d'' word. Death is one of those subjects we don't like to discuss. That's why it's a subject of so many euphemisms. Instead of using the word dead, we say, ''passed away,'' ''returned home,'' ''gone to a better place,'' ''sleeping in Jesus,'' or ''went to be with the Lord.'' At least, we use those terms around the church and the funeral home. In less guarded moments, we speak of ''taking a dirt nap,'' ''kicking the bucket,'' ''buying the farm,'' ''cashing in the chips,'' ''biting the dust,'' or the ever-popular ''croaked.'' Whether we lean to the reverent right or the flippant left, we shy away from speaking directly of the ultimate enemy.
We're hesitant to come to grips with our impending death. We would rather avoid any discussion about it. After all, death is a depressing subject. And who wants to be depressed? Yet, I would suggest that we're not prepared to live until we're prepared to die. Solomon tackles the subject of death head-on. Instead of denying death, he discusses its reality and our response. His conclusion is: Have a blast while you last! In Eccl 9:1-12 he offers two reminders that will enable us to make the most of our few days on earth.
1. Death is certain (9:1-6). In this first section, Solomon explains that death is the ''Great Equalizer.'' Death plays no favorites and overlooks no one. Regardless of your strength and wealth, you're going to die. Solomon writes: ''For I have taken all this to my heart and explain it that righteous men, wise men, and their deeds are in the hand of God. Man does not know whether it will be love or hatred; anything awaits him'' (9:1). After much reflection, Solomon acknowledges that God is sovereign over everything and everyone. He states that nothing befalls God's children that doesn't first pass through God's hands. Yet, with this, Solomon reminds us that we may experience ''l ...
Series: ''The Good Life''
Keith Krell
Ecclesiastes 9:1-12
''DEATH!'' There I said it-the infamous ''d'' word. Death is one of those subjects we don't like to discuss. That's why it's a subject of so many euphemisms. Instead of using the word dead, we say, ''passed away,'' ''returned home,'' ''gone to a better place,'' ''sleeping in Jesus,'' or ''went to be with the Lord.'' At least, we use those terms around the church and the funeral home. In less guarded moments, we speak of ''taking a dirt nap,'' ''kicking the bucket,'' ''buying the farm,'' ''cashing in the chips,'' ''biting the dust,'' or the ever-popular ''croaked.'' Whether we lean to the reverent right or the flippant left, we shy away from speaking directly of the ultimate enemy.
We're hesitant to come to grips with our impending death. We would rather avoid any discussion about it. After all, death is a depressing subject. And who wants to be depressed? Yet, I would suggest that we're not prepared to live until we're prepared to die. Solomon tackles the subject of death head-on. Instead of denying death, he discusses its reality and our response. His conclusion is: Have a blast while you last! In Eccl 9:1-12 he offers two reminders that will enable us to make the most of our few days on earth.
1. Death is certain (9:1-6). In this first section, Solomon explains that death is the ''Great Equalizer.'' Death plays no favorites and overlooks no one. Regardless of your strength and wealth, you're going to die. Solomon writes: ''For I have taken all this to my heart and explain it that righteous men, wise men, and their deeds are in the hand of God. Man does not know whether it will be love or hatred; anything awaits him'' (9:1). After much reflection, Solomon acknowledges that God is sovereign over everything and everyone. He states that nothing befalls God's children that doesn't first pass through God's hands. Yet, with this, Solomon reminds us that we may experience ''l ...
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