Devotionary

What do you give the man who has everything? Great question. What do you give the man who has the ability to buy himself anything is heart desires? In the case of Solomon, the answer would be, “Absolutely nothing.” This guy was the consummate consumer, filling his home and his life with all the material things money could buy. He had palaces, vineyards and orchards, as well as musicians to entertain him and concubines to pleasure him. He had no shortage of friends and admirers. Other kings envied him. His people looked up to him. And on top of all his material possessions and royal closets filled with expensive robes and hand-crafted sandals, he had been blessed by God with unsurpassed wisdom. So, Solomon put his wisdom to use, trying to determine the true source of meaning in life. His life became one grand experiment, with him in the role of scientist, investigating and examining every possible source of significance and meaning. He explored the boundaries of physical pleasure. He tested the hypothesis that