Hanging With The Kings

Ecclesiastes 8:1–6

“1 Who is like a wise man? And who knows the interpretation of a thing? A man’s wisdom makes his face shine, And the sternness of his face is changed. 2 I say, “Keep the king’s commandment for the sake of your oath to God. 3 Do not be hasty to go from his presence. Do not take your stand for an evil thing, for he does whatever pleases him.” 4 Where the word of a king is, there is power; And who may say to him, “What are you doing?” 5 He who keeps his command will experience nothing harmful; And a wise man’s heart discerns both time and judgment,”6 The wind goes toward the south, And turns around to the north; The wind whirls about continually, And comes again on its circuit.”

Hanging with the King Gives Privileged Information

Light Bulb Moment

Ding!

Light goes off in your head

You have an Idea

You have some Insight

You have some wisdom….

Light goes off in your head…What happens on your face?

It brings a smile to your face when you come upon something and you have wisdom to tackle it!

V:1- A man’s wisdom makes his face shine, And the sternness of his face is changed.”

Smile Vs. Grimace (I can’t figure this out or I just don’t know)

The Lord wants to Light up your life just like our face lights up as we seek him for wisdom…

Ecclesiastes 8:2–6 “2 I say, “Keep the king’s commandment for the sake of your oath to God. 3 Do not be hasty to go from his presence. Do not take your stand for an evil thing, for he does whatever pleases him.” 4 Where the word of a king is, there is power; And who may say to him, “What are you doing?” 5 He who keeps his command will experience nothing harmful; And a wise man’s heart discerns both time and judgment, 6 Because for every matter there is a time and judgment, Though the misery of man increases greatly.”

Hanging with the King Gives Privileged Opportunity

V:2- In Ancient Israel they Pledged their allegiance to the King

Pledge allegiance to the flag

Long Live the King

V:2 “your Oath to God”

Proverbs 24:21 “21 My son, fear the Lord and the king;

Romans 13:1 “1 Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God.”

V:3- As Believers we responsibility to honor them and be committed to them

V:3- Do not be hasty to go from his presence.

NLT- Don’t try to avoid doing your duty, and don’t stand with those who plot evil, for the king can do whatever he wants.

Don’t be quick to cut bait and look for something else….be loyal/be committed

Committed:

Difficult word these days

We don’t like something we move on

We are hurt by something we move on

Honor the Authority through the difficulty

Moving Out…

Dont like the rules

New Job…

You don’t like how they do something

“It’s Not like it used to be”…

Stay Close to them…Stay committed to them and you will be Privileged with an opportunity

You will gain understanding and you gain heart instead of growing bitter

V:4- The King Does What He wants…“All Access Pass”

If you are by His side-

You will have the same “All Access Pass” —-> Im With Him

Your a nobody but become a somebody because we are with Him

Nick Vujicik Event- Juliana

Jeff…. Sounds Great, But when do we stop following or our leadership?

Paul and Peter-

Honored Rulers till there were told to be unfaithful to the king of kings

Who is the authority the Lord has asked you to be faithful to?

Counter Cultural- Stick it out