Focus verse: "For in much wisdom is much grief, And he who increases knowledge increases sorrow." Ecc 1:18 and "Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and uphold me with a willing spirit." Psalm 51:12
Last week we started in the book of Ecclesiastes. Solomon is looking for answers in life. He is searching for the meaning of life. He is searching for what makes life worth living. Why does he eventually comes to the point of saying “all is vanity”? Remember Solomon had a lot of responsibility being king of Israel. Solomon had it all. He had money, wisdom, women and anything else he wanted, yet life seemed meaningless...and he was empty inside.
These are the things he experienced: Life can be hard. (verse13) Purpose in life seems to be something that is just out of reach. (v.14) Some things in life we are not able to change. (v.15) Solomon comes to the conclusion at the end of chapter one that wisdom and experiences in life do not solve all our problems. (v.16-18).
We may not understand why things happen, so it’s good for us to live by the promises of God and trust Him. God does not owe us any explanations for why things happen though He may allow us to find out one day. I think Solomon was actually getting bored with life. Real purpose and satisfaction for this life can become possible through a relationship with God. So weather you have plenty like Solomon, or you have needs, God is the only One that can bring meaning and joy to our life.
Bobby Johnson
Interlocking Ministries
Interlocking Ministries
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