What's the Point? (A Study in Ecclesiastes: Part 1)Sample

There is nothing new under the sun. We all often pretend that there is something new to help snap us out of the weariness we all experience in life “under the sun.” A new diet, a new self-help book, a new job, a new relationship, a new gadget, a new toy, etc. The reality is that it’s not really new. Fashion trends go in circles, coming back into popularity every 20-50 years. New relationships that promise to be different from the old ones end up having the same problems because relationships are hard! Because people (including you and me) are imperfect! We are groaning with all of creation for something more. What we long for is not something new. We long for something lasting and true.

Ask Yourself: What are some ways that you expect something in this world to satisfy your longing for new or better, or more?

Pause to Pray: Ask God to reveal how you have substituted a poor replacement for truth and eternal satisfaction. Ask Him to reveal Himself as you journey with Q through Ecclesiastes.

Take the Next Step: Don’t add anything “new” to your day or week! Instead, look at the “fixes” you’re already trying to make life better, find more satisfaction, or fill the gaps where you feel life is lacking. Which of these are really not working? How can you eliminate them?