ONE DAY WE WILL REALISE

Life as we see it every day, appears many times as monotonous. We see the sunrise morning, and in no time it is night already; and then we see another morning, followed by another night. This cycle seems to go on, and on, and on. Life goes on and we seem to roll along with the waves.

The Preacher of Ecclesiastes says, “EVERYTHING IS VANITY” – this is what is recorded in the Bible…
– “2 “Vanity of vanities,” says the Preacher; “Vanity of vanities, all is vanity.” 3 What profit has a man from all his labour In which he toils under the sun?” – Ecclesiastes 1:2-3

Berean Study Bible Notes commenting on the above verse observes the following…
– “The term “futility” (often translated as “vanity” or “meaninglessness”) is derived from the Hebrew word “hevel,” which can mean vapor or breath, suggesting something transient and insubstantial. This reflects the fleeting nature of human endeavours and life itself, a theme prevalent throughout Ecclesiastes. The use of this phrase sets the tone for the book, which explores the limitations of human wisdom and the temporary nature of worldly pursuits.” – Berean Study Bible Notes

David also seems to agree with the above words of Ecclesiastes 1:2-3. 
– “5 Indeed, You have made my days as handbreadths, And my age is as nothing before You; Certainly every man at his best state is but vapor. Selah. 6 Surely every man walks about like a shadow; Surely they busy themselves in vain; He heaps up riches, And does not know who will gather them.” – Psalm 39:5-6

David goes further than merely stating the obvious state of man, and seeks the LORD his God, the Creator of all things, to help him understand the meaning and purpose of life. This is an important question to ask, and a critical desire to have for a life of meaning and purpose. David states this towards the end of this verse.
– “4 “LORD, make me to know my end, And what is the measure of my days, That I may know how frail I am.” – Psalm 39:4

Solomon, the Preacher of Ecclesiastes goes a step further and declares to his audience of his day, and also to us through the words recoded in Ecclesiastes 12, what should we be remembering all the days of our lives. The following words of Solomon brings the human life into proper perspective.
– “6 Remember your Creator before the silver cord is loosed, Or the golden bowl is broken, Or the pitcher shattered at the fountain, Or the wheel broken at the well. 7 Then the dust will return to the earth as it was, And the spirit will return to God who gave it. 8 “Vanity of vanities,” says the Preacher, “All is vanity.” – Ecclesiastes 12:6-8

Solomon goes on to speak his heart and his mind, and gives us the conclusion of the whole – the meaning and the purpose of our lives. Unless we grasp this truth with all our hearts and all our minds, we would be simply wandering around in our lives untill one day, it is time for us to leave this body and this earth.
– “13 Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God and keep His commandments, For this is man’s all. 14 For God will bring every work into judgment, Including every secret thing, Whether good or evil.” – Ecclesiastes 12:13-14

Dear brothers and sisters let us stop to think about all what is happening in our lives. If we are searching for meaning and purpose for our lives, let us read again the above scripture portions. Let us seek the LORD Jesus to help us gain a deeper and clearer understanding about life and its meaning and purpose. Even so the LORD help us.