It has been said that Mark Twain wrote so bitterly at times because he felt so deeply about things. I can't argue this point at all, but I do feel we could suggest the same for Solomon. As we move into chapter 4 we see that his writing continues to be filled with desperation. Even though he turns now to address issues on a society level, we clearly see his despair.
"Again I looked and saw all the oppression that was taking place under the sun:
I saw the tears of the oppressed—and they have no comforter;
power was on the side of their oppressors—
and they have no comforter." - 4:1
It is interesting that he see that both the oppressor and the oppressed seem to have no one to comfort them. Initially I thought 'why should the oppressor have someone to comfort them?Surely, it is only the oppressed who need comfort?' But, then I was challenged by a Biblical commentator who suggested that the reason why the powerful oppress others is because the lack contentment and peace. They take their frustrations out on others - usually in a very destructive way.
Thankfully, Jesus offers to bring comfort to all people and to those who call on his name Jesus offers perfect peace.
John 14:16 - And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate (Comforter) to help you and be with you forever.
Living in Grace
D3LM3
No comments:
Post a Comment