Faith and Values – The Word in 120: God is Able

The Word in 120

by  Jerome Stewart

December 29, 2024

Are you happy? Great words of wisdom can be found as to the meaning of the words in Proverbs 3 vss. 13 & 14. The wise man Solomon says; “Happy is the man who finds wisdom, And the man who gains understanding; For her proceeds are better than the profits of silver, and her gain than fine gold.”

Finding happiness in this world can be difficult. There are many reasons so many people behave in ways that prove the self-destructive ways of the world will always lead to unhappiness. There is a high rate of alcoholism, drug abuse, pornography, extramarital affairs, and much more because many people seek to experience happiness in all the wrong places. So the question is this. Are you happy?

Proverbs 6 vs. 20 Solomon says; “He who heeds the word wisely will find good, And whoever trusts in the LORD, happy is he.” Solomon was the richest man in the world during his time period, who had it all and in his own words he experienced all that life had to offer.

At the end of the day he realized he had no rest in his spirit. Which is why Solomon said in Ecclesiastes chapter 1 vs. 2; “Vanity of vanities, says the Preacher, vanity of vanities: all is vanity.” The definition of vanity means empty, wicked, idolatry, lacking meaning. Psalms 127 vs. 2 Solomon says; “It is vain for you to rise up early, To sit up late, To eat bread of sorrows; For so He (meaning God) gives His beloved sleep.” A failure to rely on the word of
God for guidance is a sorrowful position for anyone to be in. Psalms 128 vss. 1 & 2 says; “Blessed is everyone who fears the LORD, Who walks in His ways. When you eat the labor of your hands, you shall be happy, and it shall be well with you.”

So for the third time the question is this. Are you happy? Answer the question before 2025 arrives.