Sip #1 – Read Chapter 4 of Ecclesiastes in the New Century Version (NCV)
Sip #2 – Read my big takeaway from the day
Sip #3 – Add comments/thoughts/questions in the Comments Box (bottom of page). NOT REQUIRED
Sip #4 – Re-read any parts of Chapter 4 that impacted you
Sip #5 – Come back tomorrow as we wrestle Ecclesiastes, Chapter 5

What a Sunday it has been! It’s always a privilege to teach/preach, and today was no exception. In preparation, I learned some things about the Apostle Paul that fascinated me. That’s usually how it goes too, even with my daily post here as a host and influencer. I learn something new EVERY time. It just takes an open mind and solid research… and being expectant that God’s Spirit will move and provide.

NOTE… Today’s post is a hard-hitting discussion on oppression and mistreatment. There is a focus on more of the internal oppression that our enemy initiates. If it opens up the need for some unknown next steps, I have directions at the end of my post. 

We move to Ecclesiastes, Chapter 4… Take some extra time with verse 1… 

“…I saw all the people who were mistreated (oppressed) here on earth.
I saw their tears
and that they had no one to comfort them.
Cruel people had all the power,
and there was no one to comfort those they hurt.”

I find it interesting that Solomon uses the phrase…