My Companion,
We all travel through life in a very hurried pace. Sometimes we can
attend religious services, sometimes, we cannot. However, we can
always take a few minutes to thank God for allowing us to be here, and
to serve our Grand Council.
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Thought
I remember chasing the wind when I was a young boy on a school playground. A whirlwind carrying dry leaves would occasionally swirl through. All the children would try to get in the path of the fast-moving whirlwind, as if to catch it. Of course, the wind always slipped through our grasp.
Solomon talked about chasing the wind. In search of a purposeful existence, he experimented with wisdom (Eccles. 1:17), pleasure (2:10), achievement (4:4), wealth (5:10), and satisfying his desire (6:9). After much deliberation, he concluded that what really matters is that we "fear God and keep his commandments."
I too found myself chasing after the wind pursuing things that are ultimately meaningless - career advancement, wealth, and recognition. Reading Ecclesiastes prompted me to realize that these are temporary and of little value compared to my relationship with God, leading others to Christ, and Christian service.
Solomon's words are relevant for all of us today. They challenge us to examine our priorities, for only those accomplishments consistent with God's will are truly meaningful.
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