In this sermon, Pastor Kevin looks at Ecclesiastes 1:12-2:26. The Preacher has set his heart to discover wisdom and meaning under the sun, but his endeavor leaves him with a deep sense of emptiness and despair. What so many look to for ultimate meaning and purpose; pleasure, wise living, achievements- they are ultimately an attempt to grasp smoke. Thankfully, not all hope is lost. As one author notes, the Preacher is "depressing us into dependence" upon God. Chapter 2 ends with a glimpse of hope as Solomon shows us how an understanding of the vanity of earthly pursuits can lead us to grateful enjoyment of God, the giver of all good things. Listen and be challenged as you consider what will truly satisfy you.
