21/08/2026
*RESTORATION TODAY - TACN PRODUCTION*
*FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2026*
*TOPIC: VANITY OF VANITIES*
_*"Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher; all is vanity." Ecclesiastes 12:8.*_
*MESSAGE*
We were created by God to serve Him with all that we are and all that we have. No one came into this world with possessions, titles, fame, or earthly glory, and no one will depart from this world with any of them. This is why the Preacher declares, “Vanity of vanities; all is vanity.” The world offers many things that appear attractive, but without God they are empty, temporary, and unable to satisfy the soul. Heaven is the true gain, and Christ is the true treasure. The Lord calls His people to turn away from the pride, greed, and distractions of this present world, and to put on the mind of Christ, walking in simplicity, humility, and spirituality.
Running after perishable things will only lead to spiritual loss. Running after vanity can make a person vanish from divine purpose. Running after fame can make one fade away from true relevance before God. Running after power without Christ can paralyse the soul. Position without Christ can become opposition to God's will. The body of man returns to dust, and all earthly possessions, positions, and powers are temporary. Ecclesiastes 1:11 reminds us that there is no lasting remembrance of former things. Therefore, the wise believer must not build life on what cannot last, but on the eternal foundation of God's Word and will.
The way out of vanity is to let Christ dwell richly in the heart. Christ in us is the hope of glory, and His presence gives meaning to life beyond earthly achievements. When the Word of God dwells in us richly, our desires are purified, our values are reordered, and our hearts are strengthened against worldly distractions. Godliness with contentment is great gain, for we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. A life surrendered to Christ is never wasted.