Our Scripture reading today is Ecclesiastes 8:11-13.
Verse 12, "Though a sinner do evil an hundred times, and his days be prolonged, yet surely I know that it shall be well with them that fear God, which fear before him:"
It seems as if God wants us to continue to be encouraged with the theme of fearing Him. In case you missed it, this was the title of yesterday afternoon's service, "Them That Fear the LORD." Whether or not our situation in life is easy or difficult, the fear of God brings us to trust in Him. Those that fear God have their confidence anchored in His promise that He will not fail. Deuteronomy 31:8, "And the LORD, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed."
Our text verse for today reminds me the hymn, It Is Well by Horatio Spafford. I hope this will be an encouragement to you to continue fearing God.
When peace like a river attendeth my way
When sorrows like sea billows roll
Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say
It is well, it is well with my soul
It is well (it is well)
With my soul (with my soul)
It is well, it is well with my soul
Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come
Let this blest assurance control
That Christ (yes, He has) has regarded my helpless estate
And has shed His own blood for my soul
My sin, oh the bliss of this glorious thought (a thought)
My sin, not in part, but the whole (every bit, every bit, all of it)
Is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more (yes!)
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul!