August 9, 2012 All That Matters

All That Matters Ecclesiastes 12: 13-14 Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole [duty] of man. 14 For God will bring every deed into judgment, including every hidden thing, whether it is good or evil. THE TEACHER teaches well. He teaches true. His words are words of life for you. As you long to see God, he will show up. The Teacher reminds you life is beyond your human understanding. You strive to know, “Why?” You get close, but you don’t quite reach that place of complete understanding, knowing what God is saying to you and what he wants you to know. You want the music of God’s voice to strengthen you and comfort you. You long for God’s voice to save you from discouraging and disappointing days. I think the song “Sound of Your Voice” by Third Day is a good modern day paraphrase of Ecclesiastes 12:13-14: I ran away from your love But you waited for me Yes, you waited for me And then I heard your song Singing over me Singing over me Now that I hear you, Lord I want to know you more I want to know you more Sing your song to me Oh, there’s no greater thing Than to listen to the sound of your voice When I hear your song I want to sing along And listen to the sound of your voice The sound of your voice Yes, God’s voice comes to give to your life truth and meaning. Listen to his voice. Know the good things he has for you. Keep away fromevil. Walk with him on a faith journey of wonder and joy. It’s True! God gives your life meaning.