...by Beka Jackson
This week seemed familiar to me. Did it seem that way to you? Ecclesiastes reminded me so much of the book of Philippians. In the spring, we walked through that book and learned what Paul had to say about life. I think maybe he learned from the book of Ecclesiastes!
Greg talked about “nothing new under the sun...” When he began to explain earth as being the “under the sun” and heaven being outside or above that, I immediately thought of Philippians 4:8, “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” Solomon discovers after years of searching everywhere on the earth, that the earth doesn’t hold the key to life. It is above earthly things.
It was a nice reminder. I am continually looking for meaning and purpose in the things I do, the things I am known for here on this earth. I seek meaning and purpose in relationships. I seek approval like it is going out of style! And I am continually coming up empty. Still feeling the need to search.
The times in my life that I have felt like I have a meaning are the times that I am “think(ing) about such things.” Or like Solomon says it, “fear God and keep his commandments”. When I am searching for His truth, for His calling in my life, I find it. His truth has already been given to me; that’s easy to find. And even though His calling in my life is sometimes unclear, I still feel like I have a purpose even just in the search.
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