In everyday life, careful observation reveals that much of the world lacks stability and is often hard to explain.

This truth about life was famously expressed by King Solomon in the Book of Ecclesiastes, where he described existence as being driven by compulsion, struggle, and futility. Life, in this sense, can feel like “chasing the wind”—a pursuit that yields nothing lasting or tangible.

Solomon, renowned as the wisest man of his time, wrote: "I observed all the activities that are done under the sun; and behold, the tears of the oppressed, and that they have no comforter; power was on the side of their oppressors, and they had no comforter." (Ecclesiastes 4:1)

These words reflect a world filled with injustice and pressure, where the powerful oppress the weak and no one comes to their aid. From birth to death, human life is full of compulsion and relentless effort.

Indeed, a person is born under compulsion: they did not choose to be born, they cry immediately upon arrival, and even survival depends on being cared for by others.

Solomon illustrated how life is full of obligations: a child cries at birth, is compelled to nurse, to attend school, to study, and, later, as an adult, to find ways to survive. Human life is largely governed not by personal freedom but by the pressures and rules of the world.

This led Solomon to a powerful observation: "Therefore I praised the dead more than the living who are still alive." (Ecclesiastes 4:2)

He did not mean that death is better than life, but rather that those who have passed are freed from the trials and struggles of this world.

However, the Bible shows there is hope beyond this: "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on." (Revelation 14:13)

This reminds believers that life gains true meaning when it is centered on God, as peace in Him surpasses any earthly comfort.

Solomon further observed: "Truly, all are overpowered by what never lived, and it has not seen the evil deeds done under the sun." (Ecclesiastes 4:3)

Life on earth is often filled with wrongdoing, showing that it can be heavy and challenging for those who live it. Yet life itself is not inherently bad; it is the pursuit of empty goals that can make it burdensome.

Earthly life is governed by laws and rules, which ensure order, much like traffic lights regulate cars on the road. Following these rules can guide people to serve God and others. Believers are therefore encouraged to act with purpose, balancing personal growth with obedience to God’s and society’s principles.

Yet a common struggle persists: "All labor and skill in work cause envy among men." (Ecclesiastes 4:4)

Solomon emphasizes that human pursuits often lead to rivalry, jealousy, and endless competition. Many chase worldly achievements only to realize, as Solomon describes, that it is “chasing the wind.”

Pastor Christian Gisanura clarified that he does not discourage effort or diligence. His message is to recognize that many of the things we pursue in this world have no eternal value. One may accumulate wealth or accomplishments, but ultimately, there comes a time to let them go.

This is why Jesus Christ came: to show the path to true life—not an endless chase after fleeting things, but a life with purpose and meaning rooted in God.

In conclusion, Pastor Christian Gisanura reminded believers that life on earth can often feel like “chasing the wind,” where one strives for much but finds no lasting peace.

As Solomon showed, life without God is empty and full of struggle. Life rooted in God, however, promises true fulfillment, peace, and eternal significance.

Pastor Gisanura closed with these words: "Instead of chasing the wind, we should seek something eternal—walking in God’s ways and living in His peace."