
Fear God and keep his commandments,
for this is the duty of all mankind.”
Why does it do that? Where does it go? What is that? Why? Where? How? When? What? The endless questions of a toddler. They are searching, questioning, discovering, learning. Curious of the world around them. Trying to make sense of it all.
As adults, aren’t we doing the same? Working, going to school, interning, reading, questioning, watching. What do I want to be? Can I turn my passion into a business venture? What is the purpose in my life? Of course, our questions are much deeper than that of a toddler. We are looking for meaning. Seeking truth. Pursuing.
King Solomon had it all. Wives. Children. Riches. Wisdom. Chariots. Horses. A large kingdom to rule over. To the average Joe, he had it all. What could possibly be missing from his life? God! In the beginning of his reign, he sought God. And “Solomon son of David took firm control of his kingdom, for the Lord his God was with him and made him very powerful.” (2 Chron 1:1) He was successful in all he did. But when it came right down to it, at the end of his life, King Solomon wrote these words, “Here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the duty of all mankind.” (Etc 12:13) The meaning of life was not in stuff. Not in accomplishments. The meaning of life was found in his relationship with God. Our meaning in life is found in a saving relationship with Jesus. Ask yourself, “Do I have a relationship with the Son of God?” “Do I pursue Jesus best, placing Him first in my life?”
“We will never spend our time more valuably than in the pursuit of knowing Jesus Christ.” (Beth Moore)