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What we observe of life can certainly make us cynical and
sarcastic if we let it. Solomon observed
all of the unfairness, evil, and sin in society and said, “Those who have never been born are better off … they
haven’t seen the evil that is done here on earth.”
The chase of materialism was causing people to get their
lives totally out of balance, and Solomon noticed their discontentment. (Of
course, he had everything he wanted
and was experiencing it, too.) He saw
workaholics with no family who made lots of money but never took time to enjoy
the fruits of their labor.
Infrastructure was so lacking back then that traveling alone
was quite dangerous. Solomon did see value
in having friends and family, particularly as one gets older.
He also noticed that youth often trumped incumbency in politics,
but it wouldn’t be long before another generation grew up around the “winner”
and rejected him. My commentary quoted Oliver Cromwell, who
took the British throne away from Charles I and said, “Do not trust to the cheering,
for those persons would shout as much
if you and I were going to be hanged.”
All of this can be very disheartening, but my commentary
said, “Nowhere does he tell us to get out of the race and retreat to some safe
and comfortable corner of the world where nothing can bother us … Life comes at
us full speed, without warning, and we must stand up and take it, and with God’s
help, make the most of it.”
Father, keep careful watch over my spirit and remind me of
these truths when You see me becoming overwhelmed and wanting to retreat. Keep me in the game.
Your Brother In Christ,
Gary Ford
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