God gives wisdom, knowledge, and joy to those who please him. But if a sinner becomes wealthy, God takes the wealth away and gives it to those who please him. This, too, is meaningless—like chasing the wind. -- Ecclesiastes 2:26
We’ve all had days when we throw up our hands and ask, “What’s the point?”
Maybe you’ve struggled lately with questions about the purpose of your life. Or maybe you’ve wondered if it’s possible to find real joy and fulfillment in life. So did Solomon.
Solomon tried many things to gain fulfillment: laughter, learning, liquor, luxuries, lust, and labor.
He had it all, but he was still empty inside and dissatisfied with his life.
He eventually even said, “Vanity of vanities; all is vanity!” And he was right. None of the things
Solomon tried could satisfy him. Only God could!
As our verse for today says, Solomon found that wisdom, joy, and knowledge comes from God. You can only have a life full of purpose and meaning when you live life sold out to the Lord Jesus.
And you know, Solomon was right about something else. He said, “Remember now your Creator… before the difficult days come, and the years draw near when you say, ‘I have no pleasure in them.’”
Don’t wait any longer to live with purpose. If you, like Solomon, have tried just about everything to find fulfillment in life, but are still empty inside, then look no further than Jesus Christ.
WE’RE ON EARTH ONLY A SHORT TIME. MAKE TODAY COUNT BY LIVING IT THROUGH CHRIST!
5 comments:
It is so true that all the things I pursue end up provding no fufillment. How long before I realize that it can only come from Christ??????
GCH, I will certainly pray for your friend
cas
The context of this devotional is truly what life is about and what it's not about. I'm stating the obvious.
Dear God, thank You for showing us who You are and giving us the truth. We praise you for your mercy and grace to bring us to You today and everyday. I ask that you help us through Your Spirit to live like we mean it, today.
Thanks for these people who are seeking you.
In Christ's name, Amen.
Sometimes my focus subtly moves from satisfaction in Christ to satisfaction in stuff...only to find it lacking at the core. Some have called it shifting our focus from success to significance...I think Solomon said it best. "All is vanity!" outside of Christ. May I continue to meditate on this word of God this week.
I will lift up all of you and ask the same for my own life. May God be glorified in our lives.
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Guys lets not wake up one day and realize the time we have lost on foolishness. Pray for "tunnel vision" in pursuing Christ and the joy that comes from living in His will.
Thanks cas for the prayers for my friend Betsy, who is struggling with cancer.
gch, I would appreciate your prayers for all of us in the area of "tunnel vision."
Although I don't know Betsy, I prayed for her comfort, healing, and growth in the midst of cancer.
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