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Daily Devotional | The Joy of Companionship
- September 11, 2024 | Ecclesiastes 4:9
In May 2023 the U.S. Surgeon General released a report detailing the effects of loneliness on the American population, claiming that “lacking social connection can increase the risk for premature death as much as smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day.” In addition, loneliness resulted in a “29% increased risk of heart disease and a 32% increased risk of stroke.” Isn’t it strange that in a world more connected than ever through technology, the scourge of loneliness still strikes a lethal blow?
From the Editor
Hello friends,
At first glance, the book of Ecclesiastes may seem to have a pessimistic outlook on life. Why would a whole book in the Bible say that everything is meaningless?
But certainly, many of us can identify with the feeling. When life is hard, we may ask ourselves: “What is the point?” or “What am I here for?” But the message Ecclesiastes is this: despite the fact that we live in an “upside-down world”, life with God is never meaningless.
Join us this September as we study the Old Testament book of Ecclesiastes. In this study, we will learn to embrace all of God’s gifts (from food to work to people), live more fully and rightly in relationship with God, and be prepared to face all of life’s difficulties knowing God is in control. This month’s study is authored by Dr. Russell L. Meek, adjunct professor at Moody Bible Institute and author of Ecclesiastes and the Search for Meaning in an Upside-Down World (Hendrickson 2022).
Families: Be sure to download this month’s free Family Study. And, don’t miss a new podcast—The Honeycomb Chronicles. This fun-filled podcast from our friends at Moody Radio brings to life the same themes found in our studies. We hope you and your kids will love it!
In the Word together,
Jamie Janosz, Managing Editor
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