God's Intended Purpose for Mankind

To Eat & Drink & Find Enjoyment His Labor

Ecclesiastes 2:24-25; 5:18-20

I have been reading through Ecclesiastes this week and have read some very good thoughts that I would like to share with you. One, God intended for man to eat and drink and to find enjoyment in his labors. He has given us all that we have and the ability to accept our lot and find enjoyment in our labor. Apart from God, we cannot eat and find enjoyment. Second, one may seek to find joy in seeking after wisdom and folly but this is vanity and striving after wind (Ecc. 1:14). Another may seek joy in self-indulgence (Ecc. 2:11) and/or wealth and possessions but this too is vanity. Ecclesiastes 5:10, He who loves silver will not be satisfied with silver, nor he who loves abundance with gain. This also is vanity (emptiness, falsity, and futility)!

Striving after wind is a futile effort because one cannot see it nor tame it. One can only be effected by it or see what it does. Therefore, seeking pleasure apart from God and His design is just as futile. It is not what happens to us on the outside that makes us happy. It is what is on the inside that brings happiness. God' power creates that happiness on the inside through His Son, Jesus. Acknowledge Him and He shall direct your path and restore to you the ability to enjoy your life.

So where do you find your joy?

Bible Fun Fact: David is mentioned 1139 times in the Bible, second only to Jesus.

My Prayer: Dear Father in heaven, thank you for everything You have given and the ability to enjoy the work You have set before me. Let me not grow weary in doing good.  Amen.