WHAT'S MISSING
WHAT’S MISSING? (For the local newspaper) Have you ever eaten to the point of being full, but still feel hungry? Have you tackled every enterprise or adventure possible and still feel unsatisfied? Have you been pursuing pleasure, and yet you realize you have been chasing an insatiable phantom? Obviously something is missing? There was a King named Solomon whose wealth was vast. The Bible says that during his reign silver was no more valuable than stones. He withheld no pleasure from himself, yet in the end he said, “Vanity of vanities, all is vanity and vexation of spirit.” He discovered that getting whatever he wanted could not bring lasting satisfaction, just frustration, especially when he realized that all would be lost at death, making his existence seemingly pointless and empty. What was he missing? There was a rich young ruler who came to Jesus and asked Him wha