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The Futility of Earthly Pursuits

"Everything is meaningless," says the Teacher, "completely meaningless!" — Ecclesiastes 1:2

Have you ever worked tirelessly to achieve something, only to find the excitement didn't last? Maybe it was a career milestone, a personal goal, or a big purchase. At first, it felt like the ultimate fulfillment. But before long, you were left wondering, Is this really all there is?

Solomon, the writer of Ecclesiastes, understood this feeling. He experienced wealth, power, and success beyond imagination. Yet, despite his many accomplishments, he declares, "Everything is meaningless!" (Ecclesiastes 1:2).

What's Solomon's point? He's not saying life has no value. Rather, he's saying life without God has no lasting value. Jesus reinforces this truth in Matthew 16:26, asking, "And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul?"

Earthly pursuits — riches, fame, material comfort, etc. — may offer temporary satisfaction, but they can never fulfill your soul's deepest needs. Instead, Jesus invites you to seek what endures. "Don't be so concerned about perishable things like food," He declares. "Spend your energy seeking the eternal life that the Son of Man can give you" (John 6:27).

What are you chasing? Are your goals centered on the eternal purposes of God or on things that fade? Jesus offers something far greater than what the world provides: a life of meaning, purpose, and satisfaction rooted in Him. When your focus shifts to God's Kingdom, you begin to see your work, relationships, and aspirations through an eternal lens. Life becomes not just about achieving but about glorifying God.

Pursue what lasts because only what's eternal can truly satisfy.