Imagine God is offering you anything you wanted—money, power, good looks, or health.
What would you choose?
In real life, this happened to Solomon, the son of King David. Interestingly, Solomon chose wisdom, the ability learn from God and apply His words beneficially. The account is found in 1 Kings 3. So God granted Solomon's request, leading to his great success and fulfillment.
"And God gave Solomon wisdom and exceedingly great understanding, and largeness of heart like the sand on the seashore." (1 Kings 4:29)
However, Solomon later wrote in Ecclesiastes that "All is vanity" or in modern translations, "Everything is meaningless", even our "labors are in vain" (Eccl.1:2-3).
This seems discouraging, but Solomon's point is deeper. He uses the phrase "under the sun" to emphasize that without an eternal perspective, life can feel pointless and without purpose. He's teaching us that true meaning comes from looking beyond worldly cares and concerns.
"I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and indeed, all is vanity and grasping for the wind." (Eccl. 1:14)
Ecclesiastes reminds us that hope and purpose aren't found in money, power, or people. He was talking to the young people. He reminds them that real life's purpose can only be found in obedience and applying God's word into one's life.
"Remember now your Creator in the days of your youth, Before the difficult days come, And the years draw near when you say, 'I have no pleasure in them.'" (Eccl. 12:1)
When we focus on loving God and His commandments, our lives gain profound meaning. So, if life feels meaningless, shift your focus to the eternal, and you will find true purpose!
"Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is man’s all. (Ecc.12:13)
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