This morning as I went to work, the weight of sin bore down heavily on me. Emotions of remorse, disgust, and disappointment weighed on me and made me realise, plainly, that sin drives a man away from God, hurts his friends and family, and makes him a wretched being.

And then I suddenly recalled Solomon's Ecclesiastes 3:1-8. In it's entirety, there is a season for everything, yet sin and grace are never mentioned. This leads to a simple conclusion: there are no seasons for sin, and no seasons for grace. I may enter into a time of spiritual growth, a time of rest, and a time of rebuilding. Yet there is absolutely no time for sin, and absolutely all the time to enjoy God's love and grace.

Solomon then concludes beautifully with verse 12:

"He hath made every thing beautiful in his time: also he hath set the world in their heart, so that no man can find out the work that God maketh from the beginning to the end."

How apt it is, in all our seasons on earth, we continually mortify the flesh and feed grace. Through it all and in due season, all will be beautiful, but as it stands, we are clay in the Potter's hands.

Lord, have I not cried out my many desires to you? As my heart grows in contentment in waiting for Your perfect time, help me to understand Your love more, that every day shows forth yet more abundantly your grace and mercies. Help me as I struggle with my own sins, that I may know, with blessed assurance, that You will grant me the desires of my heart. || posted by Kuan Hui