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December 22, 2025 (Gregorian calendar/Day 355)
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Ecclesiastes 1:1-3
(The Voice)
These are the words of the teacher,^[a] the son of David, king in Jerusalem.
² Teacher: Life is fleeting, like a passing mist. It is like trying to catch hold of a breath;
    All vanishes like a vapor; everything is a great vanity.
³     What good does it do anyone to work so hard again and again,
        sun up to sundown? All his labor to gain but a little?

[a] Hebrew, Qoheleth, one who gathers

summary:

The Teacher’s Opening Cry
Solomon, identified as “the Teacher, son of David, king in Jerusalem,” immediately sounds the main note: “Futility of futilities… Everything is futile”. His opening question – “What does a man gain from all his labor at which he toils under the sun?” – frames the whole book. The search is for lasting profit, something that will not slip through one’s fingers like vapor.

The Key Word: “Futility” (Hebel)
• Hebel literally means “breath” or “vapor.” It is used five times in verse 2 alone.
• It does not imply life is meaningless; rather, it is fleeting, elusive, and resistant to our control—like breath on a cold morning that appears and vanishes.

Practical Takeaways
• Ambition, education, and progress are good but limited. If we expect ultimate satisfaction from them, disappointment is certain.
• Recognize and embrace life’s transience: it fosters humility, gratitude, and urgency to invest in what lasts.
• Ask the gain question often. Let it drive you toward the One who redeems labor and fills life with eternal significance

Practical Applications:

Seek Eternal Purpose
Recognize the futility of seeking fulfillment in temporary things and focus on eternal values and God’s purpose for your life.

Embrace Contentment
Learn to find contentment in God’s provision, rather than constantly striving for more.

Pursue Godly Wisdom
While human wisdom has its limits, seek wisdom that comes from God, which leads to true understanding and peace.

Reflect on Life’s Cycles
Acknowledge the repetitive nature of life and use it as an opportunity to grow in faith and character.

The Vanity of Life
Ecclesiastes 1:2 states, Futility of futilities, says the Teacher, futility of futilities! Everything is futile! This verse sets the tone for the chapter, emphasizing the transient and elusive nature of worldly pursuits

Summary Application

Chapter 1 invites honest reflection: without God, even the best life is chasing the wind. But as later chapters and the wider canon show, reverence for God transforms fleeting breath into purposeful living. Until the final renewal, we live in the tension—acknowledging the vapor while anchoring our hearts in the eternal.

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