His Portion, the Gift of God
Thomas Miersma's exegetical article on Ecclesiastes 5:18-20 contrasts the futility of the unregenerate pursuit of riches with the blessed contentment of God's elect who receive their portion as a gift of grace. The article emphasizes that true joy and satisfaction in labor comes not from material wealth but from the fear of God and recognition of His sovereign provision, applying Solomon's wisdom to the Christian life of gratitude and faithful enjoyment of God's gifts.
Previous article in this series: September 1, 2014, p. 465. Behold that which I have seen: it is good and comely for one to eat and to drink, and to enjoy the good of all his labour that he taketh under the sun all the days of his life, which God giveth him: for it is his portion. Every man also to whom God hath given riches and wealth, and hath given him power to eat thereof, and to take his portion, and to rejoice in his labour; this is the gift of God. For he shall not much remember the...
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