A Call to Those Seeking True Joy.In this devotion, we reflect on Ecclesiastes 12:1-14, where Solomon delivers a heartfelt call to those seeking true joy. He urges readers to remember their Creator in the days of their youth, before the inevitable challenges and hardships of old age set in. The passage serves as a reminder that the fleeting nature of life makes it essential to seek lasting fulfillment in God rather than in the temporal pleasures of the world.Solomon highlights the importance of living a life of wisdom, recognizing that the ultimate purpose of life is to fear God and keep His commandments. As he reflects on the frailty of life and the inevitability of death, he points to the importance of spiritual preparation and the pursuit of righteousness. The devotion emphasizes that while earthly pursuits are temporary, a life lived in reverence to God brings eternal meaning and joy.This devotion calls readers to live with a sense of urgency and purpose, seeking joy not in the fleeting pleasures of this world but in the lasting fulfillment that comes from a relationship with God. It challenges believers to remember their Creator early in life and to live wisely, knowing that true joy and purpose are found in honoring God and following His path. Ultimately, fulfillment and joy are found in a life surrendered to God's will, with a focus on eternal, rather than temporary, things.
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Coming from Arab, Alabama, and growing up in Tampa, Fla. I moved with my family to Georgia in 1969. I was saved by God’s marvelous Grace in September 1972 at Blue Springs Baptist Church located down the road from North Cobb High School in Acworth, Ga. Called to preach at 16...
