In Ecclesiastes Chapter 2, Solomon explores the pursuits of pleasure, achievement and possessions, ultimately finding them all meaningless apart from God. While God wants us to enjoy life, these pursuits become empty when they are self-centered or disconnected from Him. Solomon concludes that true fulfillment—wisdom, joy and purpose—comes only from God. The Westminster Shorter Catechism affirms that “Man’s chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy Him forever.” Let’s determine to invest the rest of our lives in the pursuit of what really matters - a relationship with God through His Son, Jesus.

Ecclesiastes was written by Solomon in his old age. Solomon was the wisest and wealthiest person to ever live. He was king over all Israel. Although Solomon started well, he did not finish well. He drifted from God and pursued the things of this world. He writes Ecclesiastes as a warning to those who come behind him to keep God first in their life. Solomon pursued everything this world has to offer and found it all “meaningless.” We all get one shot at life, so let’s not waste it on things that are trivial. Invest your life in what matters. Always keep God first.

Jesus meets us right where we are — in the ordinary moments of life and in the depths of our struggles. Just as He filled the empty nets of the disciples, He fills our emptiness with His abundance. Jesus restores the broken and meets us even when we wander. He redirects our steps back to Him, calling pastors to love Him, feed and care for His flock, and calling all His people to love Jesus, come hungry for more of Him, care for one another, and faithfully follow. Jesus performed countless miracles in scripture, but we are also part of His miracles — lives redeemed, restored, and repurposed for His glory. The most important thing about our future is that our next step moves us closer to Jesus.

Friday, it seemed all hope was lost. Jesus was dead in the tomb. But that was Friday. And today is Easter! Our Jesus is not dead; He is alive! Jesus conquered death and made a way for us to have a personal relationship with God. Jesus’ Resurrection from the dead changes everything. Now we have hope. Now, our lives are not defined by our sin, but defined by His grace. You matter to God. You matter so much that God sent His One and Only Son for you. Will you believe this today and commit your life to Jesus? Will you come alive in Christ and see your life changed for eternity? The Greatest Miracle of all is Jesus’s Resurrection. He conquered death and made a way for you to become fully alive! Let’s celebrate. He is Risen. It’s Easter!

Jesus is the Miracle Worker. Jesus is greater than anything we face in this life. Jesus has the power over life and death. We must know that Jesus’ miracles come in His timing - not always our timing. Do we pray for miracles and trust in His timing? Regardless of what you face in life, you can always know Jesus is greater. He loves you! Once you come alive in Christ, then live in His freedom as His disciple. Will you believe and experience a miracle today?

In John 9, we see a powerful story of healing that starts with mud, spit, and obedience but it quickly becomes something deeper. Jesus heals a man born blind, showing that God often does His greatest work through our pain. But the miracle doesn’t make life easier—it disrupts everything. The man loses his status, his neighbors' trust, his parents’ support, and his place in the religious community. Yet, as the conflict builds, so does his clarity. What began as physical healing becomes a journey of faith: first seeing Jesus as a man, then a prophet, and finally, the Son of God. The real miracle wasn’t just that he could see, it’s that he came to believe, and he worshipped.

As followers of Jesus, sometimes we can think that we will not have any problems. There are so many blessings with being a Christian, but we still live in a broken and fallen world, which means we will all go through storms. One day, it will all be perfect in Heaven, but until that day comes, we must learn to have faith in Jesus and live in His peace in the middle of the storms. God promises to “never leave us or forsake us.” Jesus will walk on water to come to us. And our faith must grow to the point to step out of the boat and trust in Him. With Jesus, you are never alone, and you can experience peace in your storm.

Our God is a God of miracles. In one of Jesus’ most famous miracles in the Bible, Jesus feeds 5,000 men (probably more like 15,000 to 20,000 people) with only five loaves of bread and two small fish. When we place a little in the hands of Jesus, He multiplies it and more. So often, we forget about Jesus. When we are in need, call out to the God of miracles. Jesus is always more than enough. Will you place your life in His hands today? Will you place your faith in Jesus and watch Him do miracles in you and through you for His glory? Live as a disciple of Jesus.