What is the meaning of Ecclesiastes 11:3?
deeper meaning?
THE BATTLE AXE: Prayer not Enough? (07/12/2013)— (4) In the same way the absence or presence of faith is not to depend upon a person regularly hearing or seeing miracles, ones belief and trust in GOD is not to depend upon the evidence of answered or unanswered prayer. Faith permits certainty and knowing based upon a person’s inner content being influenced by and interacting with divine spirit matter. (5) Until believers mature to higher levels of faith and submission to GOD, they will continue to engage ambitions, desires and hopes generated from material, physical and social objects. While GOD has authority and power to grant all that we might ask in prayer, all things we may ask are not expedient for our service as covenant partners, examples, leaders, priests and the righteous offspring of GOD. Nor do all things further our complete transformation into those glorified, justified, immortal, incorruptible, redeemed, and sanctified. (6) In addition to confession of sin, confession of need and declarations of forgiveness are aspects of effectual prayer. Given that prayer is to be a further demonstration of humility, love and unselfishness the better content is what we give and release to GOD. Included are acknowledgment, glory, gratitude, honor, praise, and worship. It remains that the prayers of believers are most correct, and in greatest harmony with GOD—not when pursuing a private agenda or personal affairs—when asking for divine judgment; fulfillment of sacred proclamations, promises, and prophecies; outpourings of divine spirit; repentance; salvation; and the fulfillment of eternal purpose. See Psalm 80: 3-7, Philippians 4: 5-7, 1st Corinthians 10: 22-24 and Romans 8: 26-30, KJV.
THE GOLDEN ARROW: There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him. Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother’s womb, and be born? Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again. The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit. Nicodemus answered and said unto him, How can these things be? Jesus answered and said unto him, Art thou a master of Israel, and knowest not these things? Verily, verily, I say unto thee, We speak that we do know, and testify that we have seen; and ye receive not our witness. If I have told you earthly things, and ye believe not, how shall ye believe, if I tell you of heavenly things? (John 3: 1-12, KJV)
THE DOUBLE DAGGER: A Guide to Salvation (04/10/2013); Faith, Language and “Mystery” (04/11/2013); A Spirit Church? (04/04/2013); Spirit Matter (10/21/2012); Caesarea Philippi (10/22/2012); GOD Does Exist (03/20/2012); The “Original” Bible (03/21/2012); (09/04/2011) Dispatch 25: Comparing Spiritual Things
“Jack Xi Jin”, many serious believers in Christ would first caution you not to separate passages and verses that form a paragraph of the Scriptures. The message immediately becomes distorted and warped when taken out of context. The full context includes New Testament writings (see John 3, KJV). Even so, here are some points to consider that should help you to avoid spiritual confusion:
(1) The verse states that there are finite conditions, natural limitations (we say, laws), and peculiar sequences of events within the material sphere that holds created beings and living creatures.
(2) With verses 1-5, the following verse (# 4) goes on to assert that a person’s focus upon aspects of the material sphere does not produce knowledge of divinity and right relationship to the Creator any more than research and study (we say, meteorology, and science) of the wind produces authority over and control of the weather.
(3) Mankind is encouraged to apply information, make measured choices, and pursue meaningful goals despite lacking total knowledge of the human environment, and despite not having a perfect knowledge of GOD. Thus, unstated elements come into view that include confidence, faith, holy boldness, risk-taking, and trust.
As with all Scripture, there is far more to be said, correctly applied, and spiritually apprehended. (For example, (4) Just as obtaining right knowledge of material reality often requires a person to take action, have contact, immerse themselves, participate in events and then wait, acquiring right relationship to GOD as Creator, Judge, redeemer, and Savior demands peculiar operations and responses through the ministry of Jesus Christ that appear to go forward or come into view only after extended periods of waiting. Much of what believers receive (baptism, church attendance, study of the Bible, etc.) is to enable and enrich ones wait.) Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful. Be it unto you according to your faith.
THE BLACK PHOENIX
Washington, DC
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