Ecclesiates 7:1-2

Ecclesiastes 7:1-2
A good name is better than precious ointment,
And the day of death than the day of one’s birth;
Better to go to the house of mourning
Than to go to the house of feasting,
For that is the end of all men;
And the living will take it to heart.

A good name- A name is an identity- a means by which a person is identified. What better name/ identity to assume than that of Jesus?! All men were created in God’s own image, but Christians have assumed the role of namesake. We have been adopted into sonship by the ransom price of Jesus’ innocent, perfect, royal blood that was spilt.

Day of death- The moment real life begins is the moment in which you let your self die. Abandon what you once were and don the identity of Christ. Forget your old dreams, aspirations, and plans- toss it all on the altar and burn it before your Savior. His life is so much sweeter and more fulfilling! You were first born into sin, but because of Jesus’ victory over death, we are able to kill our selfish identity and take on the mind of Christ. What a happy day that is!

The end of all men- Every person must face death on the earth. Would you rather be on your deathbed dwelling regretfully on your past, or excitedly envision an eternal future with the One who created, ransomed, and redeemed you? This world is not in the state that it was originally created in. the majority of the world rejects its own Creator and is doomed for eternal death and agony. Is that not reason enough to mourn? Mourn and cry out for mercy! They are blind and deaf, walking straight into an open pit of fire. Mourn, for your Beloved is being openly mocked. Mourn for the return of the Bridegroom. Mourn for the reclaiming of the earth! Do not live ignorant of the looming destruction of the wicked! Be alert and prayerful. Cry out for mercy!