In Ecclesiastes 2:12–3:8, Solomon wrestles with the limitations of human wisdom, the fleeting nature of labor, and the certainty of death. He observes that both the wise and the foolish meet the same fate, and the fruit of one's labor is left to another who may squander it. Yet, amidst this vanity, Solomon acknowledges that true enjoyment comes as a gift from God, and that all things happen according to His appointed time.
Key Points: • Wisdom excels folly, but death comes for all (Ecclesiastes 2:12-16) • The emptiness of labor apart from God's purpose (Ecclesiastes 2:17-23) • True enjoyment is a gift from God, not from our toil (Ecclesiastes 2:24-26) • God's perfect timing governs all things (Ecclesiastes 3:1-8)
Solomon's conclusion is sobering yet hopeful: apart from God, all is vanity, but when we trust in His timing and purpose, our labor is not in vain. Join us as we reflect on the wisdom of Ecclesiastes and the necessity of living with an eternal perspective.
📖 Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:12–3:8 📅 Date: 2nd of February in the Year of our Lord 2025
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