Ecclesiastes 4-6
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“... a chasing after the wind.”
Solomon had chased after wealth, women, status … all had left him
feeling empty and worthless. It
was never enough; he always wanted more.
He realizes a little later in his life that everything had been a
chasing after the wind.
It is interesting to keep in mind that God had given Solomon great
wisdom. He didn’t always apply
that wisdom to his own lifestyle, but he did have wisdom as a gift from God. Some of that wisdom comes through in
these chapters, such as “two are better than one … If one falls down, his
friend can help him up.” And what
stood out to me most today – Solomon’s advice to “stand in awe of God.” “God is in heaven and you are on earth,
so let your words be few.”
Solomon’s writings remind me of personal stories I’ve heard from
people of their lives before they came to know Jesus. Chasing after things of the world and coming up empty; then
finding purpose in their life with Christ. Trying to be in control, but then finding freedom when surrendering
to Him.
There is actually a collection of people’s stories like this in
video form called “I am Second.”
You can check it out at www.iamsecond.com. Story after story of how people have
given God control of their lives and the freedom and sense of purpose they have
found in following Jesus.
“You are God. I am
man. You are Sovereign. Finally I surrender.”
(“Finally I
Surrender”: Misty Edwards)
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