MEMORY VERSE: “ To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven.” Ecclesiastes 3:1.
BIBLE PASSAGE: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8.
INTRODUCTION
There are various seasons of life for every individual. These seasons of our lives will continue to change for as long as the Lord keeps us alive to witness them Genesis 8:22. Those who are wise must constantly remind themselves that no matter what difficulties we may be passing through now or at any stage of our life, there will be a change for the better in due time because change in life is constant. Accepting this obvious fact once and for all will make us enjoy life itself. It is therefore important for us to understand God’s role and how to live consciously.
OUTLINES
- GOD MODERATES ALL THINGS!
- LIVE LIFE ON PURPOSE
- GOD MODERATES ALL THINGS!
From the very beginning of the creation of this earth, the Almighty God Himself made sure that there was no uniformity in His creation. He made light and darkness, day and night, male and female, etc. Genesis 1:5,27. The different varieties of His creation eradicated potential boredom. Can you imagine a world in which man experiences only darkness? All these different seasons are what makes life interesting Ecclesiastes 3:11.
Likewise,seasons of joy comes when we celebrate success, victory,breakthrough, promotion and good achievements, etc Psalm 118:24 while seasons of sorrow causes sadness, grief and lamentations because of loss,failure, defeats, demotion, betrayal, etc Psalm 116:3. A season of abundance comes with so much available to use and even share Isaiah 7: 21-22; 1 Kings 10:27 at other times however, one can also experience season of lack and struggle 2 Kings 6:25-30. Season of health comes with physical fitness and sound mind Psalm 105:37; Genesis 43:28; Season of sickness can be filled with pain, ache, and discomfort 2 kings 20:1; John 11:1-3.
Other seasons may include season of progress and season of stagnation Exodus 14:1-3, 13-16; season of growth and season of deterioration Genesis 41:29-31; season of strength and season of weakness 1 Kings 19:1-3; season of answered prayers and season of waiting/unanswered prayers Job 14:14-15; 2 Corinthians 12:9. In every season, the Almighty God is the great moderator of all. He will not allow a season you cannot survive to come your way 1 Corinthians 10:13.
2. LIVE LIFE ON PURPOSE
Knowing that there are seasons in life gives us hope that no matter the conditions that we are in, there will always be a better change Job 14:14. We should therefore not despair if the season we are in is not as bright and as promising as we would have liked it to be 2 Corinthians 4:8-10. A new season is on its way Psalm 30:5. The new season will usher in beauty for your ashes, unspeakable joy and blessings Isaiah 61:3.
Believers must prepare for all seasons of life Job 2:10. Pray for a good season and always rejoice in the fact that all things (seasons) work together for our good Romans 8:28.
CONCLUSION
Believers are not immune to negative seasons but are blessed with the assurance of God’s presence even when it does not look or feel like it. Isaiah 35:4.
FURTHER READING
Sun: Leviticus 26:3-6.
Mon: Deuteronomy 28:12.
Tue: 2 Chronicles 15:1- 4.
Wed: Psalm 1:1-3.
Thurs: Daniel 2:21.
Fri: John 5:4.
Sat: Galatians 6:9.