Drink Devotional Method: Honoring God with Awe and Reverence (Ecclesiastes 5)

Honoring God is at the very heart of Ecclesiastes 5. Today, we turn to this chapter and allow God’s Word to guide us in reverence and humility before Him.

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D – Devotional Reading

Ecclesiastes 5 (KJV) 1 Keep thy foot when thou goest to the house of God, and be more ready to hear, than to give the sacrifice of fools: for they consider not that they do evil. 2 Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thine heart be hasty to utter any thing before God: for God is in heaven, and thou upon earth: therefore let thy words be few. 3 For a dream cometh through the multitude of business; and a fool's voice is known by multitude of words. 4 When thou vowest a vow unto God, defer not to pay it; for he hath no pleasure in fools: pay that which thou hast vowed. 5 Better is it that thou shouldest not vow, than that thou shouldest vow and not pay. 6 Suffer not thy mouth to cause thy flesh to sin; neither say thou before the angel, that it was an error: wherefore should God be angry at thy voice, and destroy the work of thine hands? 7 For in the multitude of dreams and many words there are also divers vanities: but fear thou God. 8 If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and violent perverting of judgment and justice in a province, marvel not at the matter: for he that is higher than the highest regardeth; and there be higher than they. 9 Moreover the profit of the earth is for all: the king himself is served by the field. 10 He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance with increase: this is also vanity. 11 When goods increase, they are increased that eat them: and what good is there to the owners thereof, saving the beholding of them with their eyes? 12 The sleep of a labouring man is sweet, whether he eat little or much: but the abundance of the rich will not suffer him to sleep. 13 There is a sore evil which I have seen under the sun, namely, riches kept for the owners thereof to their hurt. 14 But those riches perish by evil travail: and he begetteth a son, and there is nothing in his hand. 15 As he came forth of his mother's womb, naked shall he return to go as he came, and shall take nothing of his labour, which he may carry away in his hand. 16 And this also is a sore evil, that in all points as he came, so shall he go: and what profit hath he that hath laboured for the wind? 17 All his days also he eateth in darkness, and he hath much sorrow and wrath with his sickness. 18 Behold that which I have seen: it is good and comely for one to eat and to drink, and to enjoy the good of all his labour that he taketh under the sun all the days of his life, which God giveth him: for it is his portion. 19 Every man also to whom God hath given riches and wealth, and hath given him power to eat thereof, and to take his portion, and to rejoice in his labour; this is the gift of God. 20 For he shall not much remember the days of his life; because God answereth him in the joy of his heart.

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R – Reflection

As I read Ecclesiastes 5, I am reminded that approaching God requires reverence. My words matter, my vows carry weight, and my attitude must reflect who God truly is—holy and sovereign. When I am tempted to speak rashly or make empty promises, I remember that God listens and sees all. This chapter calls me to live with a holy awareness of God's majesty. Earthly wealth and success fade, but honoring God brings lasting joy. Contentment comes not from possessions but from recognizing every blessing as God's gracious gift. Our portion is to rejoice in the blessings God provides and to bring them back to Him with grateful hearts, acknowledging His goodness and provision.

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I – Instruction

God instructs me to approach Him with reverence, to guard my words, to fulfill my commitments, and to find true contentment in His provision rather than in material gain.

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N – Now Live It (Honoring God Begins with a Heart that Treasures His Daily Gifts)

Today, I will slow my speech before God, carefully considering my words and prayers. I will resist the lure of earthly wealth and instead treasure the daily gifts God provides. I will approach worship with a heart full of awe and gratitude, mindful that honoring God is my highest calling.

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K – Kneel in Prayer

Heavenly Father, I come before You with a humble heart. Help me to honor You in my thoughts, words, and actions. Teach me to value Your presence above earthly gain. Keep my heart content in Your daily provision and make my worship sincere and pleasing in Your sight. In Jesus' name, Amen.

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You may also read our Ecclesiastes 4 Devotional.

🌿 About the DRINK Devotional Method

The DRINK Devotional Method is a structured personal devotional approach designed to help believers engage with Scripture to intentionally walk and grow daily with Christ. Each letter in DRINK stands for a step while doing your silent moment with scripture:

• D – Devotional Reading: Read the selected Bible passage slowly and reverently (preferably at least 1 chapter).

• R – Reflection: Meditate on the truths revealed and how they apply to our walk with God.

• I – Instruction: Identify key lessons, commands, or promises to follow or hold onto.

• N – Now Live It: Commit to a specific action or change based on what God has shown to you to day.

• K – Kneel in Prayer: Close with a sincere prayer, asking the Lord Jesus Christ for grace to live out His Word.

Whether you're just starting a daily devotional habit or seeking a more meaningful Christian devotional routine, DRINK offers a simple yet powerful guide to draw closer to God and let His Word shape your life.

You may also read my Daily Devotions here.

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