Look What I Found

The book of Ecclesiastes is full of things Solomon has learned. He wishes to share his wisdom with his readers. His wisdom came from God, and thus includes many things we all need to know. Throughout his book, Solomon tells things he has “found.” One thing he has found existed in the very beginning, and still rings true today.

Ecclesiastes 7:29: “Truly, this only I have found: that God made man upright, but they have sought out many schemes.” When we look at the big picture, we realize that God is perfect; we are not. In the beginning, man was created perfect… then he sinned.

God created mankind in His own image (Genesis 1:27).  However, man had the choice to obey God or not, and man gave in to the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life (Genesis 3:6-7), and thus sinned. From that point on, man has devised many schemes! It wasn’t very long until “every intent of the thoughts of man’s heart was only evil continually (Genesis 6:5).” Thus, God was sorry He made man, and caused the great flood to get a fresh start.

When man sinned, he became separated from God (Isaiah 59:1-2). Think about this. Who moved? It was man who moved, and not God! Yet, even though man moved away from God, God made it possible for man to return to Him. Even though Adam sinned and later died, like all of us will, Jesus Christ did not sin and overcame death. Through Jesus Christ, we can be reconciled to God (1 Corinthians 15:20-22). Have you found Christ yet? You will find Him by hearing God’s Word, the Bible.

Salvation:  Hear - Believe - Repent - Confess - Be Baptized - Live Faithfully