Bible Question:
I was praying about a raise (I work for my father in law) and (maybe)God gave me the following verse. But I have no clue what it means so I cannot tell if God was trying to say something or if it was just random non-sense. Any Help would be appreciated. This is the Verse: Ecc. 6:2 2a man to whom God has (A)given riches and wealth and honor so that his soul (B)lacks nothing of all that he desires; yet God has not empowered him to eat from them, for a foreigner enjoys them. This is vanity and a severe affliction. (if it is lagit it doesnt sound good, hehe) :P |
Bible Answer: Hello. This is a neat website! I just signed up. To give a simple explaination... "A man to whom God has given riches and wealth and honor so that his soul lacks nothing of all that he desires;" I understand this to mean that the purpose that God gives us these things is to give us pleasure. "yet God has not empowered him to eat from them," Have you met anyone who is real successful and isn't happy? God has not empowered this person to enjoy what he has given them. "For a foreigner enjoys them. This is vanity and a severe affliction." Some people will aquire prosperity to impress other poeple. It's all about their image! The people that are associated with this person are the only ones who enjoys what he has! This passage tells me to appriciate what God gives me. I would continue to pray and seek the Lord on weather or not you are going to get a raise. Here are some things you could pray about. Am I being a good stewart with what I have so you can give me more to manage? You shouldn't expect more from God if you are just waisting what you have. I have learned that the way someone manages there finances reflects the kind of person they are. A pastor once told me there is a direct relationship between the way I use wealth and my relationship with God! Have I been a good enough employee to deserve a raise? You could ask the Lord to help you work smarter and harder. Your father-in-law would probably have no problem giving you a raise if you had an impressive work ethic. I think people deserve to be paid based on there ability. How much are you worth? I wish I had some scripture to reference you to! I'm still learning how to remember exactly where these verses are. God bless and I hope you get the raise! |