Why Are We Here?

Steve Juda / Lay Ministry Resident

““Meaningless! Meaningless!” says the Teacher. “Utterly meaningless! Everything is meaningless.” What do people gain from all their labors at which they toil under the sun? Generations come and generations go, but the earth remains forever. The sun rises and the sun sets, and hurries back to where it rises.” Ecclesiastes 1:2-4

People think I'm nuts when I tell them the book of Ecclesiastes is one of my favorite books of the Bible. Most of the comments I get are, “how depressing.” Well, I say, “how refreshing”! God shows up every day when we honor Him in everything we do. We experience Him in our blessings - the smiles of others - the casual conversations - the bounty on our table. What peace that comes from knowing HE is present, HE has a purpose for us, AND HE has this life of ours under control. Live life according to HIS will. Honor Him in all you do. For life apart from God is meaningless!