Wisdom For What?

Daily Reading // Ecclesiastes 1-2

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S // SCRIPTURE

Select a verse from today’s reading

Ecclesiastes 1:16-17 (NKJV) 16 I communed with my heart, saying, "Look, I have attained greatness, and have gained more wisdom than all who were before me in Jerusalem. My heart has understood great wisdom and knowledge." 17 And I set my heart to know wisdom and to know madness and folly. I perceived that this also is grasping for the wind.

O // OBSERVATION

Why did this verse get your attention? Make a simple observation from the text

This may seem kind of negative, but it is a good reminder to us. Solomon was trying to find satisfaction and fulfillment in attaining greatness, but don’t expect it to give meaning to your life.

A // APPLICATION

How can I apply this to my life today?

Increasing knowledge and wisdom can help me in a lot of ways. It can assist me in my job, my problem-solving, carrying out life tasks, etc. But it is not an end in itself.

Use everything as a way to draw close to God. Wisdom is a tool, it is a means to an end. Don’t expect greatness or being the smartest person in the room to be your end goal.

What is my end goal?

P // PRAYER

Express yourself in prayer

Lord, Thank You for the wisdom You give me. May it draw me closer to you. Amen.