The Book of Ecclesiastes

Ecclesiastes - Chapter 4

Ecclesiastes 4:1 says, "So I returned, and considered all the oppressions that are done under the sun: and behold the tears of [such as were] oppressed, and they had no comforter; and on the side of their oppressors [there was] power; but they had no comforter." The "Comforter" is the "Holy Spirit (John 14:16 - 31), which came into this world on Pentecost Day (Acts - Chapter 2). As you walk within your flesh body and trouble always seem to come your way from evil doers and the kenites asserting their authority through the power of wickedness, greed and satan's evil influence, you can trample on all of your enemies when you call on Father God and feel the protecting embrace of His Spirit.

Ecclesiastes 4:2 says, "Wherefore I praised the dead which are already dead more than the living which are yet alive." When you look at all the bad things happening in this country, in this world, right where you live, you cannot help but to think how blessed those who have passed away are since they no longer have to deal with the evils of this world, as they are now in the loving arms of Father God. However, "stand" for our Father since He has a purpose for you right here on this earth, and remember that our LORD always takes care of His own when you love Him and are faithful to His Word.

Ecclesiastes 4:3 says, "Yea, better [is he] than both they, which hath not yet been, who hath not seen the evil work that is done under the sun." This is speaking of those souls who have not yet been born from above. Naturally, not yet born into their flesh bodies, they have no idea of the evils of this earth. Keep in mind however, you do not want to think about how fortunate those who have passed on and those who have yet to be born are, since this emotion will cause you to have a defeatist attitude, and with that, you will always chase peace of mind. It is better to love Father, have faith in His promises, and know what they are and what your purpose is by studying His Word and asking for that increase of understanding only He can give. In this way you can plant seeds of truth that draw others from the troubles of this world that they may likewise have peace of mind in Christ Jesus, feeling the joy of serving Father God.

Ecclesiastes 4:4 says, "Again, I considered all travail, and every right work, that for this a man is envied of his neighbour. This [is] also vanity and vexation of spirit." This is being envious of someone else's achievements acquired by the blessings of Father God because they are under His Will and working in His field, which is the world, planting seeds of truth (Father's Word). It is a waste of time to be envious of someone who is gifted of Father God since the emotion is as "chasing the wind (vexation of spirit)." The wind will not feed you, cloth you or pay your bills. The wind cannot bless you. Be happy for those who are blessed of Father God and seek those same rewards by serving Father yourself.

Ecclesiastes 4:5 says, "The fool foldeth his hands together, and eateth his own flesh." Envy will cause you to become lazy, since it certainly will not encourage you to work hard, and eventually you will become hungry and homeless as you do nothing except destroy yourself with wishful thinking and dreams that never become fruitful actions. Father's arms are open and all you have to do is go to Him in faithful service.

Ecclesiastes 4:6 says, "Better [is] an handful [with] quietness, than both the hands full [with] travail and vexation of spirit." It is better to be pleasing to Father God, serving him, having one hand full since that is all you need, than it is to have both hands full, still grabbing, lost in this world of greed, chasing the wind and never catching peace of mind. You cannot serve Father God and serve this world at the same time.

Ecclesiastes 4:7 says, "Then I returned, and I saw vanity under the sun." When you think about these things and take a good look at envy, folded arms too lazy to work, dreams never practiced and/or just plain greedy, grabbing everything in sight, all elements of chasing the wind which cannot be caught, here you have it, emptiness. There is no peace of mind within your flesh body because you have left Father God out and therefore you have no communion with His Holy Spirit and no knowledge of His Word, who is Christ Jesus. There is far greater joy in blessings from Father God than chasing the earthly things of this world.

Ecclesiastes 4:8 says, "There is one [alone], and [there is] not a second; yea, he hath neither child nor brother: yet [is there] no end of all his labour; neither is his eye satisfied with riches; neither [saith he], For whom do I labour, and bereave my soul of good? This [is] also vanity, yea, it [is] a sore travail." This is speaking of people who just work, work, work, not lazy, making money hand over fist, however there is no one loving or standing by that person, having no family or friends to share the fortune or to leave it to. Most often people like this are misers and you also have those who live large, trying to find joy in possessions because neither have any peace of mind. One way or the other, there is no other individual they truly care about. Living alone, no one to talk to, having wealth, however void of the privilege of loving our Father God, His Son and being filled with the Holy Spirit, wherein is peace of mind. Emptiness, vanity and fatigue (travail) are a terrible combination. Flesh is a shell without Father God.

Ecclesiastes 4:9 says, "Two [are] better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour." This is fellowship, having someone to share life with. Father gives different gifts to different people and combining them makes a whole. You can help each wherein one may be weak and the other is strong. There is no more loving family then one grounded on the "Rock of our Foundation who is Christ Jesus."

Ecclesiastes 4:10 says, "For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe to him [that is] alone when he falleth; for [he hath] not another to help him up." Ultimately, if you fall and do not have Father God to bless and lift you up, bringing you joy and hope through "His Promises", you are in a bad situation. People will walk away from you in time of troubles, however Father God will never leave or forsake you, and He will also send someone to help you because this is what true fellowship is.

Ecclesiastes 4:11 says, "Again, if two lie together, then they have heat: but how can one be warm [alone]?" In extreme cold temperatures when there is no natural heat, you can cuddle and keep each other warm, however if you are alone, you could freeze to death. Spiritually, this is the warmth of the Holy Spirit from the top of your head to the souls of your feet, feeling the love of Father God when He blesses you. All that is required is you giving yourself over to Father. You are never alone since you also have Christ Jesus. What a wonderful embrace this is, having Father God, Christ Jesus and the Holy Spirit.

Ecclesiastes 4:12 says, "And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken." If you have an enemy that comes up against you and a loved one, and you are under the "Hand of Father God, you have our Father, His Son and the Holy Spirit on your side of the battle and this is sure victory. You are well protected when you hold on to the "Triune Cord that can never be broken." The son of perdition, satan himself and all of our enemies cannot stand against anyone who has Father God within their spiritual self since Father gives you power over all of your enemies through Christ Jesus (Luke 10:19).

Ecclesiastes 4:13 says, Better [is] a poor and a wise child than an old and foolish king, who will no more be admonished. "A poor and wise child" is always looking for advice for a way out to establish a relationship with Father God, while the "old and foolish king" is so consumed with their own foolish wisdom that they will not take advice, heed warnings or listen to anyone, and this conceit will eventually cause them to fall. Father God is not at the top of their intellectual decisions and governing. It is necessary to have a humble spirit as a child to appreciate and accept listening to what Father God says is necessary to have peace of mind within these flesh bodies, heeding to the teachings of Christ Jesus and having the comfort of the Holy Spirit.

Ecclesiastes 4:14 says, "For out of prison he cometh to reign; whereas also [he that is] born in his kingdom becometh poor." Joseph brothers sold him into captivity (Genesis - Chapter 37) because of jealousy of the gift of wisdom Father God had given him. While in captivity, having knowledge given to him by Father God, Joseph interpreted a dream had by Pharaoh (Genesis - Chapter 41) and was appointed as royalty and became governor over Egypt. All wisdom comes from Father God when you are found to be worthy by loving Father God and studying His Word, seeking that increase of understanding only He can give. With wisdom comes compassion mingled with forgiveness for and toward others; that same compassion Christ Jesus has for His children.

Ecclesiastes 4:15 says, "I considered all the living which walk under the sun, with the second child that shall stand up in his stead." This is speaking of popularity which is a dangerous walk to those seeking it because it is erratic (fickle); the weakness of the flesh of so many people craving and striving to reach that state of admiration. Popular and trouble seems to be a good match for a bad marriage. The very elect do not have to concern themselves with that fashion trend as most often they will not win any popularity contest since the seeds of truth planted from Father's Word most often make them very unpopular because they are consistent and people do not want to hear truth. The very elect seek popularity with "Father God who is Fair, and never changes since He is the same yesterday, today and tomorrow." The very elect work hard to please Father as faithful servants, and this is why Father blesses His anointed ones.

Ecclesiastes 4:16 says, "[There is] no end of all the people, [even] of all that have been before them: they also that come after shall not rejoice in him. Surely this also [is] vanity and vexation of spirit." Popularity is inconsistent because if you fail to hold on to whatever your state of admiration is or someone comes along with an inch up over you; replacement. Popular people are here today and gone tomorrow, another filling their shoes and this cycle just repeats itself over and over again. Trying to be and stay popular is the same as chasing and trying to catch the wind within your hands, and as for peace of mind, that is an obstacle which is kicked to the curb. Problem with that is, you just removed Father God from your life spirit as well. Good luck with your walk of survival in this flesh without Almighty God!~