Meditating on Ecclesiastes #4: Our Portion in God’s Seasons
Solomon’s first experiment (chapters 1-2) dealt with his desire to find meaning and profit in life from various worldly exploits. These, however, could not ultimately satisfy. They were all vanity and vexation of spirit (Ecclesiastes 2:11).
Added to this, Solomon came to understand that he had limited control over these things. Though he had spent so much effort in building his kingdom throughout his lifetime, he had one major problem—what would become of it after he was gone? Who would take care of it? He despaired over this and wondered what value there …
Filed under: Devotional, Michael Carter on September 20th, 2008 | No Comments »
