A Real Final Exam

In the old west, the prospectors took their ore to the assayer's office so he could test it and tell them if they had gold. That test revealed true quality. In school, sweaty-palmed students take exams that sort them out according to a set of standard.

This kind of test shows relative value. Consumer agencies run various products through tests to see if they stand up to advertising claims. These tests expose poor quality.

God told Judah they would be exposed as worthless people who claimed to be God's protected favorites but they really didn't know or love him at all. They could fail his ultimate test. Let's be ready for God'4 final exam by building a personal relationship with him.

Text: Ezekiel 21:13
Culled from The Holy Bible

God's Timetable

Ecclesiastes records the writer's search for wisdom. He tells us more about his troubled search than about the lessons he learned. The writer does share a lesson with us in this verse. He has learned that God has a right time for everything.

It's more than a good idea to be ready for God's timing. To be caught off guard by events can cause great sorrow. Find your peace knowing your life is in God's hands and that his timing will be perfect for you.

Text: Ecclesiastes 3:11

Culled from the Holy Bible