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Ecclesiastes 1:2 - Wired to Know God.

Ecclesiastes 1:2 (NLT) Everything is 
meaningless, says the Teacher, completely 
meaningless!  

CONTEXT 

1:1-11 Solomon had a purpose for writing 
skeptically and pessimistically. Near the end of his 
life, looking back on everything he had done, he 
saw that most of it seemed meaningless. A common 
belief was that good people prospered and the 
wicked suffered, but that hadn't proven true in 
Solomon's experience. Solomon wrote this book after he 
had tried everything and achieved much, only to 
find that nothing apart from God made him happy. 
He wanted his readers to avoid these same 
senseless pursuits. If we try to find meaning in our 
accomplishments rather than in God, we will never be 
satisfied, and everything we pursue will become 
meaningless. 

INTRODUCTION

1:2 Solomon's kingdom, Israel, was in its 
golden age, but Solomon wanted the people to 
understand that success and prosperity don't last long 
(Psalm 103:14-16; Isaiah 40:6-8; James 4:14). All 
human accomplishments will one day disappear; we 
must keep this in mind in order to live wisely. 
If we don't, we will become either proud and 
self-sufficient when we succeed or sorely disappointed when 
we fail. Solomon's goal was to show that 
earthly possessions and accomplishments are 
ultimately meaningless. Only the pursuit of God brings 
real satisfaction. We should honor God in all we 
say, think, and do. [Life Application SB] 

COMMENTARY PEARL

   Solomon had tried it all. He was the 
hedonist extraordinaire, seeking pleasure at all 
costs. He went on unbelievable drinking binges and 
chased after women like there was no tomorrow. 
   At the same time, he was highly educated. 
An architectural genius, he masterminded the 
building of incredible structures. And by todays 
standards, he was worth billions of dollars. Yet 
Solomon asked the same questions that many people 
are asking today. 
   Solomon wrote the Old Testament book of 
Ecclesiastes, and the first few verses introduce its 
theme: These are the words of the Teacher, King 
Davids son, who ruled in Jerusalem. Everything 
is meaningless, says the Teacher, 
completely meaningless! What do people get for all 
their hard work under the sun? (1:1"3 NLT). 
   Right away we know the writer is Solomon 
because he identified himself as King Davids 
son. Solomon was raised in a godly home. And 
though Davids sins were infamous, the Bible also 
describes him as a man after Gods own heart (see 1 
Samuel 13:14). 
   Despite his failures, David indeed was a 
man of God, and he wanted his son to walk with 
the Lord. Yet Solomon, like many young people, 
went on a search for himself. He went on a quest 
for the meaning of life. 
   However, we dont have to wait for the 
last chapter of Solomons book to find out what 
his answer was. He brought it front and center 
in the beginning and went on to explain why and 
how he came to his conclusion. 
   In Ecclesiastes 1:2 he basically summed 
up what he discovered on his great search: 
Everything is meaningless, . . . completely 
meaningless! 
   The teacher is telling us there is 
nothing on this earth that will satisfy us 
completely. That is because God has designed us, has 
wired us, to know Him. [Greg Laurie from Harvest 
Ministries; https://www.harvestdaily.com] 

PRACTICAL APPLICATION

   Rest in Me, My child, forgetting about 
the worries of the world. Focus on 
Me--Immanuel--and let My living Presence envelop you in Peace. 
Tune in to My eternal security, for I am the same 
yesterday, today, and forever. If you live on the 
surface of life by focusing on ever-changing 
phenomena, you will find yourself echoing the words of 
Solomon: "Meaningless! Meaningless! Everything is 
meaningless!"  
   Living in collaboration with Me is the 
way to instill meaning into your days. Begin 
each day alone with Me, so that you can 
experience the reality of My Presence. As you spend 
time with Me, the way before you opens up step by 
step. Arise from the stillness of our communion, 
and gradually begin your journey through the 
day. Hold My hand in deliberate dependence on Me, 
and I will smooth out the path before you. (Heb. 
13:8; Ecc. 1:2; Pro. 3:6) [Jesus Calling by Sarah 
Young] 

LINK FOR FURTHER STUDY 

Ecclesiastes 12:13 - The Whole Duty of Man.

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2021/20210731-1003.html 

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