Solomon’s Final Conclusion
Ecclesiastes 9:1 - 12:14
“Light is sweet, and it pleases the eyes to see the sun. However many years anyone many live, let them enjoy them all. But let them remember the days of darkness, for there will be many. Everything to come is meaningless.”- Ecclesiastes 11:7-8 NIV
Here Solomon is reminding his readers of the days that brought light and sweetness to their souls. He then warns them to remember the dark days, for they come to us all at one time or another. He says the dark days will be numerous. Just how numerous is not said, but this world is not our friend. Evil lurks around every corner; however, light dispels the darkness. Even when the light isn’t seen the shadows prove there is light.
Learning from the past is valuable, for to not learn from it causes us to repeat it. When Solomon says, “Everything to come is meaningless”, I believe that though he hasn’t said it yet, he is building to a point where the question must be asked, “what truly has meaning?” Surely there must be something in this life that is meaningful.
Reflecting on your dark days doesn’t mean we focus on them forever, analyzing and dissecting them. We don’t dwell on them, but rather are ever mindful of them so as to avoid them going forward. We also shouldn’t be blinded by the days of light so much so that we become oblivious to any darkness that may come upon us. Although he hasn’t established this direct point just yet, Solomon is pointing us in an important direction. That Almighty God is with us always and will always work for us for our ultimate good no matter what the current circumstances may look like. Until next time, walk with the King and be a blessing.
In His Name & for His Glory,
Richard Keller
Bread of Life Ministries
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