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14th January 2025

Money

He who has a generous eye will be blessed,

for he gives of his bread to the poor.

 Proverbs 22:9



Today's Bible Reading: Ecclesiastes 2:10-11.


King Solomon was convinced he knew how to find happiness—and because he had vast resources at his command, he was able to pursue it. Wealth, fame, pleasure, lavish houses, a reputation for wisdom—you name it, King Solomon achieved it. Yet after gaining everything he had ever wanted, he reluctantly concluded that his life was still empty and without meaning. His search for lasting happiness and failed, and his soul was still empty. He wrote, “Whatever my eyes desired, I did not keep from them. I did not withhold my heart from any pleasure … then I looked on all the works that my hands had done … and indeed all was vanity” (Ecclesiastes 2:10-11).


We can be in danger of making the same mistake King Solomon made—convinced that the things of this world will bring happiness and peace, and pursuing them with all of our strength. But we are warned not to be deceived; attaining things and accomplishing our goals will not bring lasting happiness. Why? Because we are made to seek God and know Him. This is the source of true joy.


King Solomon finally realised this, though he should have known it sooner. After all, his father, David, had learned this and passed it on. Solomon himself had vowed to live according to God’s wisdom. We must not be misled by the world’s definition of happiness. The key to living a life of fulfilment and satisfaction is found in making Christ the centre and foundation of life.


Prayer

Heavenly Father, take my silver and my gold: not a mite would I withhold. Help me every day to remember that all I have is Yours, and show me how to use it wisely in Your service. In Jesus precious name, I pray. Amen.




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