Only the Lord's love and presence can satisfy us completely. We've all tried trusting in other things, but they've led us astray. Solomon, the wisest of men, tested earthly pleasures for us. He said, "I grew great, surpassed all who came before me in Jerusalem. My wisdom stayed with me. I denied myself nothing my eyes desired, I refused my heart no joy. Yet when I surveyed what my hands had done, I saw that it was all meaningless, a chasing after the wind."

So, wise king, is there nothing in all your wealth? Nothing in your vast kingdom or magnificent palaces? In all your celebrations, music, and luxuries, is there nothing? He answers, "Nothing but weariness of spirit." This is his conclusion after indulging in every pleasure. To know Jesus, to live in His love, and be sure of our union with Him is everything. Friend, you don't need to explore other paths to see if they're better than following Christ. If you searched the entire world, you'd find nothing better than seeing the Savior's face. You could have all life offers, but without Christ, you'd feel empty. Yet if you gain Christ, a dungeon becomes paradise; in obscurity or hardship, you'll be content and full of God's goodness.