VANITY

 Ecclesiastes 12:1-8

VANITY

 

    An old man on his sick bed was surrounded by his children knowing that their father had little chance of recovering according to medical advice, they all cried. The man looked at his children and said 

"Don't weep for me for i am already an old man. I drove the best of cars, built and lived in the best of houses, and had fun all my life." 

As good and consoling as this may have appeared to his hearers, he failed to mention the most important thing as far as God is concerned - true service to the Almighty God and hope of an eternal home in heaven. At the bloom of life, we are filled with strength to do most of the bidding of our heart: Get married, build houses, train children, buy cars and travel around the world. These things are good, but do not last.

    That which lasts and bears eternal consequences should form the basis of our decisions. A great reward awaits people who serve God in truth and Spirits. A great rewards awaits people who serve God in truth and Spirit. For this reason therefore, we must take a decision today to not only work for God but also walk with Him in order to secure a glorious eternity.

PRAYER:    Lord, please help me not to be distracted from You by the vanities of life.