In his sermon on Ecclesiastes 2–5, Stephen Davey explains how Solomon chronicles his failed pursuit of happiness through pleasure, laughter, alcohol, achievement, and self-indulgence, only to conclude that life without God is empty and exhausting. Solomon’s repeated use of “I” reveals a self-focused experiment that ends in frustration, teaching that entertainment and success cannot satisfy the soul. Davey highlights Solomon’s reminder that God has appointed seasons for everything, fitting all events together according to His sovereign purposes—even when they do not appear beautiful at the moment. Humanity is wired for eternity, yet cannot fully understand God’s plans, which fuels longing for heaven and ultimate meaning beyond life “under the sun.” Davey concludes that true contentment comes from being God-focused—accepting His gifts, valuing relationships, worshiping reverently, and entrusting the brief “dash” of life entirely into His hands.
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