Wisdom is Meaningless (Dec. 5, 2007)

Ecclesiastes 1:13
I devoted myself to study and to explore by wisdom all that is done under heaven. What a heavy burden God has laid on me! I have seen all the things that are done under the sun; all of them are meaningless, a chasing after the wind.....
I thought to myself, "Look, I have grown and increased in wisdom more than anyone ... but i learned that this too, is a chasing after the wind.

Solomon was the wisest man to walk the earth besides jesus. He devoted all of his resources to wisdom, surrounded himself with thought provoking people, and was gifted by God to be wise. Yet after all of that time and energy, he says that it was all a chasing after the wind.
It's somewhat depressing. Limiting is a good word. To know that no matter how much effort we put into it, that wisdom won't lead us into any world changing meaning.
In some ways though, it's a good reminder. Why always chase after deep truths that i may not be able to grasp? Delving into hundreds of books won't lead me to resurface a new man. Chasing after God is a good thing, but trying to get on his level with knowledge is not.
I look at my days. Everyone's days. What is the point? Why bother? I think the answer is love. If anything it should be uplifting to not worry about the burden of attaining wisdom on everything.

Today I pray for my wife, that she enjoys her girls night out.
that im able to have somequality time with my son. that we're able to find a pattern for his going to sleep routine.
that at work, i find new ways to stay busy and valuable. to learn more about those working around me. to not be afraid of additional work if it comes my way. to embrace that.