I was reading Ecclesiastes today and in our terms it is pretty depressing. Solomon says it is better to never have been born then to live in this evil world. Everything that happens has happened before. There is no point in gaining wisdom, wealth, or anything else because it will all wither away.
Keep in mind this arguably the wisest man to ever live saying these things. When you really think about what he says, as depressing as it is, you have to admit he has a good point. So I was thinking how this should affect us. I think it clearly means that we were meant to be citizens of heaven and not of earth. If we expect this life to be all joy then obviously we are wrong because it is such a depraved world.
We get comfort in things that make us feel safe, such as wealth, but God told us that He would protect us. God's greatest commandments show that we are to be compelled by love. Love for Him and love for others. These are the greatest commandments. I've been thinking about what truly brings me joy. I love being around people that accept me as I am and let me be comfortable as the man God made me. I surround myself with these people and I think its something everyone is looking for. We want to find refuge from all of the things that make us feel insecure. I love to laugh and goof off, but friendships can't be rooted in that. Friendships are rooted in random conversations till 3 a.m. where you really get to know someones heart. They are rooted in the times where a friend desperately needs you and you can be there for them. They're rooted in seeing the ugly side of someone, but being patient enough to stick it out with them because you know you aren't perfect yourself. They are rooted in love. Love that is given to us by our Heavenly Father. We worship the God who gave us this love. We worship Him who gave us a way out of this wretched place we were born into. Yet, we praise Him for allowing us to love while we are here.
Its funny because I'm always afraid of disappointing people, especially my family and my friends. It kills me when I make a mistake that hurts someone else. Yet, I love it when people are vulnerable with me because I share in their suffering. I don't want people to have it all together because I don't have it all together. This just shows how we desperately need God. It shows why we should be quick to forgive and dish out grace. It shows why we should quit complaining about little things that others do, and focus on demonstrating love. God's the righteous judge and will handle everything. Our job is to lead people to Him, and we do this out of love.
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