This past Sunday, our church honored a number of high school and college graduates. It was an encouraging worship gathering as we honored our graduates and encouraged them to look “forward to what lies ahead” with faith and hope!
Since a couple of the graduates honored are from my family, I have continued to reflect on the significance of this important milestone of graduation. In this reflection, I came across a Bible passage that seems especially appropriate to share with graduates of all ages, but especially young people. My hope is that you will be inspired by this timeless advice as well!
Here are the inspired words of King Solomon from the book of Ecclesiastes as he searched for the meaning of life: "Young people, it’s wonderful to be young! Enjoy every minute of it. Do everything you want to do; take it all in. But remember that you must give an account to God for everything you do. … Don’t let the excitement of youth cause you to forget your Creator. Honor him in your youth before you grow old and say, “Life is not pleasant anymore.” … Yes, remember your Creator now while you are young, before the silver cord of life snaps and the golden bowl is broken. … But, my child, let me give you some further advice: Be careful, for writing books is endless, and much study wears you out.
That’s the whole story. Here now is my final conclusion: Fear God and obey his commands, for this is everyone’s duty. God will judge us for everything we do, including every secret thing, whether good or bad” (Ecclesiastes 11:9; 12:1, 6, 12-14 NLT).
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