This is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep His commandments.  Today’s message titled The Last Word, is the final message in our series on Ecclesiastes titled Living a Good Life: Making Sense of the Journey.  Let’s listen in as rich unpacks Solomon’s final thoughts for us.

In todays poetic passage, Solomon calls us to live an informed life, especially in our youth.

After this short life, we will meet our Creator, the One we were made for.

Ecclesiastes 12:1 urges us

: Remember your Creator

    in the days of your youth,

before the days of trouble come

    and the years approach when you will say,

    “I find no pleasure in them”

There is wisdom in living life in context of eternity, remembering the gravity of approaching death.  After this short life, we will meet our Creator, the One we were made for. 

Ecclesiastes 12:1 urges us to "Remember your Creator in the days of your youth."

You’ve Heard the expression work hard play hard.  Well, both Working and enjoying are built into life. In Ecclesiastes 11, Solomon offers us wisdom for both areas, reminding us that both must be anchored in an accurate view and submission to our Heavenly Father.

You’ve Heard the expression work hard play hard.  Well, both Working and enjoying are built into life. In Ecclesiastes 11, Solomon offers us wisdom for both areas, reminding us that both must be anchored in an accurate view and submission to our Heavenly Father.  Let's listen in.

You’ve Heard the expression work hard play hard.  Well, both Working and enjoying are built into life. In Ecclesiastes 11, Solomon offers us wisdom for both areas, reminding us that both must be anchored in an accurate view and submission to our Heavenly Father.