May 2, 2022

Passage Read: Ecclesiastes 11 - Song of Solomon 2
Meditation Verses: Ecclesiastes 12:13-14

Thought

Solomon's conclusion after declaring that all is vanity? The only thing of real value is to fear God and obey His commands, because He will judge all men for everything they've done in this life. Instead of striving after more goods, more possessions, more wealth, more power, more property, enjoy what you do have, family and labor to satisfy your basic needs. And be very mindful of God, make sure you know what He desires and be sure to do it.

Application

Solomon's instruction makes life pretty simple. Do my job, enjoy my family and friends, and live in obedience to God. It is the striving after "more" that makes life more complicated, and by definition, brings dissatisfaction, discontent. But being content with what I have and living to please God, these make life pretty simple and more enjoyable, because it cuts out the stress of having to have more and better.