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See the Bigger PictureEcclesiastes 2:11 (NIV®)When I surveyed all that my hands had done and what I had toiled to achieve, everything was meaningless, a chasing after the wind; nothing was gained under the sun.Solomon was a king and the son of a king. He had expanded on the successes of his father, David, and presided over a very affluent time in Jerusalem. Earlier in the chapter, he detailed all the things he had done in his search for meaning and happiness. In verse 10, he said, “I denied myself nothing my eyes desired; I refused my heart no pleasure.” Yet, here he is, an old man, admitting all of it was nothing more than “chasing after the wind” and he had gained nothing of lasting value. Solomon realized living with a predominately “here and now” perspective was not the key to fulfillment. Don’t misunderstand: The Bible doesn’t condemn having worthwhile goals and working to achieve them. Instead, it cautions us to see the bigger picture. It advises us to invest the short time we have on this earth in things that will have eternal significance in our lives and the lives of others.THINK ABOUT ITA quick glance at our checkbooks and calendars reveals our investment priorities. What does yours reveal about your priorities?PRAYERHeavenly Father, I need Your direction in my life and an awareness of Your Holy Spirit. Help me choose Your truth with clarity of mind and turn away from meaningless activities. May Your Word come alive within me and illumine Your path before me. In Jesus’ name, amen. Blessings,Pastor Allen Jackson