Content, enjoying life, blessing others?

One of the big themes in this chapter is contentment. Solomon writes, 

Better what the eyes see than wandering desire. This too is futile and a pursuit of the wind. (Ecclesiastes 6:9)

We cannot enjoy life if we are not content. How often do we fail to enjoy the good things we have because of the things we don’t.

Solomon talks of a man blessed with many children. But because he is discontent, he fails to enjoy his relationship with his kids, and he dies unloved and unburied. (3)

But it is not enough to simply be content.

The man in Jesus’ parable in Luke 12:16-21 was very content. The problem was that he was also very selfish. And because of it, God brought judgment on him.

Perhaps Jesus was thinking of Ecclesiastes 6:2 when he told this story. 

God has called us to be a blessing to others. And as we bless others, we find the truth in Jesus’ words:

It is more blessed to give than to receive. (Acts 20:35)

Do you want to enjoy the life God has given you? Then learn to be content. And as God has blessed you, bless others.