Today's blog is the result of teaching a Bible study. Solomon spoke: "Remember also your Creator in the days of your youth, before the evil day come and the years draw near when you will say, 'I have no delight in them.'" (Eccl. 12:1)
Let's make a few quick observances. First, "youth". The term used is not childhood. That's a completely different word. It fits those 20-40 years of age when one is strong and in the prime of their life (Eccl. 11:9-10). A teen does not look back on their childhood and wishes for those good old days. They look forward to greater freedoms and making their own decisions, sometimes out of spite or rebellion. The young adult generally doesn't look back to their teens but forward to new opportunities and advancement easily carried away in their pursuits. The older realize lost opportunities or things forfeited because of poor decisions wishing they had done some things differently.
Secondly, "remember". It's not just a thought about God but in the word it has the idea of 'piercing or penetrating'. In other words, you need to let your Creator pierce or penetrate your being. Why are so many 'youth' unhappy and unsettled? Look at these as they age and you find little guidance and help within the Lord's body from them. There is a serious lacking of leadership in the church. There was Someone they didn't remember in their youth!
Finally, "Creator". Why was the term "Creator" used instead of another term? Why did he not say, "God" or "Lord" or "Father"? The idea of "Creator" draws to mind the most fundamental relationship between God and man! If he had said "God" He is someone man makes a choice to believe in or not. If he had used "Lord" that suggests a relationship in which submission is involved. If "Father" was used it brings an intimate relationship that should be fostered and cared for. In those three nouns, it calls on a choice or decision on our part. Creator has nothing to do with our choice or submission. Creator shows your place in this world is completely dependent upon Him! Your existence and every element about you is completely dependent upon your Creator!
We need to allow our view of our "Creator" to penetrate into our lives and heart that we realize we cannot exist without Him. You are the only you your "Creator" made and there will not be another you ever to exist. We need to allow our "Creator" entrance in our youth because the days will come in age, where life will be difficult because of age. "The conclusion, when all has been heard, is; fear God and keep His commandments, because this applies to every person." (Eccl. 12:13) You will find comfort and gentleness in your old age rather than mean and misery!!
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