The Times of Your Life

The Times of Your Life
Ecclesiastes 3

I. We must acknowledge that God has a reason for
all that happens in our lives. 1-8

A. The Providence of God
Psalm 115:3, Psalm 135:5-6,
Psalm 139:16, Daniel 4:35,
Psalm 31:15
B. The Purpose of God
Genesis 50:20, Esther 4:14,
Acts 16:6-10, Acts 17:26-27,
2 Peter 3:9, Psalm 37:23
C. The Power of God
Genesis 18:13-14, Job 42:2,
Isaiah 40:28, Jeremiah 32:17,
Daniel 2:21, Matthew 19:26

II. We must accept God's purpose and control over
all that happens. 9-11
Romans 11:33

III. We must appreciate the time we have as a gift
from God.12-13

IV. We must apply the truths of God's sovereignty
over time and events to our own attitude
toward God. 14-15

V. We must live in light of God's judgment. 16-21
Ecclesiastes 12:7

VI. We must live for the present day. 22
Matthew 6:33-34

Implications:

1. We walk by faith and not by sight, leaving the unanswered questions and prayers reverently with Him.

2. We trust that God works all things together for good to those who love Him, conforming us to the image of Christ (Romans 8:28-29).

3. We celebrate God's eternal plan.
   Galatians 4:4