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UNDER THE SUN.


Text:Ecclesiastes 1:14

 I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and, behold, all is vanity and vexation of spirit.

Life under the sun can be very frustrating and daunting.

To be under the sun is to be subjected to this earthly elements, rudiments, traditions and perspectives Anything and everyone that is limited to life under the sun will eventually end up in vanity and destruction.

As a believer, it is expected that we live and see beyond the sun. Living above the sun is to live from the perspective of the heavenly.

King Solomon, being the wisest king that ever lived, pursued and lived for everything under the sun. Afterwards, he submitted that all the works done under the sun are vanity and vexation. This will always be the conclusion of everyone that is not seeking to obey and follow God.

 Life is meaningless when it is not lived with Godly and eternal perspectives. Though, King Solomon started out with God, but at some point in time, he lost touch with Him and began to explore all that this present life could offer. He thereafter realized that all his pursuit outside of God (under heaven) is vanity and vexation.

All of your academic pursuits and hard work towards acquisition of riches, success, position and fame will end up in vanity and vexation if God is not at the very centre.

In order not to live and labour for all that is under the sun, which only leads to vanity and vexation of spirit, then you must do all things as unto the Lord.

Colossians 3:23 says "And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"

When you begin to see and do everything with eternity in view, then you will heartily do everything you do as unto the Lord. 

 Bible Reading :

Ecclesiastes 1:1-11

 PRAYER FOCUS

1.) Father God, I receive the grace not to live for this present life under the sun, but for your eternal glory only.

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