Ecclesiastes 7:10 and 14 Do not say, “Why were the old days better than these?” For it is not wise to ask such questions. … When times are good, be happy; but when times are bad, consider this: God has made the one as well as the other. Therefore, no one can discover anything about their future.
Yesterday I shared with you the thoughts from my Uncle Don written back in January of this year. Even then I noticed something which probably escaped most readers. It was the correct use of adjectives and adverbs. Yes, there is a difference between doing good and doing well and I fully understood what my uncle intended.
Do Good (adj.)
These are the things you do… good things. Look around at the opportunities the Lord has given you to help one another, encourage one another, pray for one another. The possibilities are limitless—taking a casserole to someone in need, donations of food and clothing to local shelters (as well as service), holding a door open, writing a note or card or text of encouragement, and the list goes on. Do Good Things.
Do Well (adv.)
This is how you are to do good things. Do them to the best of your ability with a humble and thankful heart and not grudgingly or solely out of a sense of duty. Do them because you honestly desire to make a difference for someone and not out of self-promotion. Do them for the glory of the Lord and not yourself. Do Things Well.
Living in the past restricts our future. Yes, while it is wise to periodically glance back at the past, it should only be to get our bearings for moving forward. Dwelling in the past prevents forward motion. Life is full of good days and awful days—Our Heavenly Father is the Creator of all time and all days; no single one of us is able to determine the future. So each day, whether deemed to be good or bad in human opinion…
do good things and do them well.
Colossians 3:23-24 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord…It is the Lord Christ you are serving.
Philippians 2:14 Do everything without grumbling…
Galatians 6:9-10 Let us not become weary in doing good…Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people…
Deuteronomy 10:12 …what does the LORD your God ask of you but to fear the LORD your God, to walk in obedience to him, to love him, to serve the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul…
Ecclesiastes 9:10 Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might…
Gracious Heavenly Father,
Forgive us when we whine and complain and wish for former days. It is neither wise nor healthy for us. Give us the grace and strength to move forward; focused each day on doing good things and doing them well—for Your honor and glory and not our own. Thank you for the wisdom of daily living found in Your Word.
In the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, Amen.
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