Having It All, Yet Having Nothing (Part 2): Ecclesiastes 6 by Dr. Rod Mattoon

Scripture

• Ecclesiastes 6

About this sermon

In this second part, we will note several important truths about satisfaction. First, satisfaction is not guaranteed by Prestige and Promotion. Beloved, just because people receive a promotion or prestige that comes from being honored or being a champion at something, does not mean they will be fulfilled. Their satisfaction is not guaranteed. Many folks have found when they achieved what they wanted, they became depressed because they were still empty. Their achievement became a “let down.” Ralph Barton, one of the top cartoonists in the world in the 1920s, left this note pinned to his pillow before taking his own life at the age of 39: "I have had few difficulties, many friends, great successes; I have gone from wife to wife, from house to house, visited great countries of the world, but I am fed up with inventing devices to fill up twenty-four hours of the day." God is your true source of strength and blessing. He is your Creator. He is the giver of your abilities. He allows you to live. At any time He could bring your life to an end. If He has given you another day to live, it is His gift to you. Make each day count for His glory. Without His help, you can have it all, yet have nothing. Secondly, satisfaction is not guaranteed by Plans and Preferences that Have Been Achieved. A person can receive or accomplish all that he desired or planned, yet still feel empty and dissatisfied. Why? Because your will, your schemes, your plans, your accomplishments, or your possessions are not adequate substitutes for the Lord Jesus Christ. If you want your desires to be fulfilling and give you a purpose in your life, then be sure your desires include the Lord Jesus Christ. Make sure that your plans and God’s plans for you are in sync. Thirdly, satisfaction is not guaranteed by Progeny or Prolonged Life. Even though a person may have many kids, the One who fills the longing in his heart is the Lord. Without God in your heart, without a relationship with Him, the need for purpose and fulfillment will not be met. You can have it all, yet have nothing. This message was preached on Wednesday night, March 31, 2021 at Lincoln Land Baptist Church.