Daily Devotion with Pastor Balla – May 13, 2025

“The Leveling Power of Death” – Ecclesiastes 2:12–17 (ESV)

Solomon confronts the ultimate futility of life “under the sun”: wisdom may guide us better than folly, but in the end, death claims both the wise and the fool alike. In this devotion, Pastor Balla reflects on the sobering truth that death levels all human striving and silences every earthly boast.

But the Good News breaks through the sorrow. Jesus Christ—God’s Wisdom in the flesh—has overcome death for us. What Solomon saw dimly, we see clearly: death is no longer the end, but the beginning of life eternal for those in Christ.

Join us as we find comfort in Christ’s victory and rest in the hope that even death cannot take away.

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Daily Devotion with Pastor Balla – May 12, 2025

“The Vanity of Worldly Success” – Ecclesiastes 2:9–11 (ESV)

In today’s devotion, Pastor Balla reflects on Solomon’s profound confession: even after attaining unmatched wisdom, wealth, and success, all was “vanity and a striving after wind.” Earthly achievements, though dazzling, cannot fill the soul or provide lasting peace.

Our culture continues to chase recognition, comfort, and pleasure, but the Preacher reminds us that without Christ, even the best of life is fleeting. It is only when our hearts rest in Him that our labor is redeemed, and our lives find true meaning.

In Jesus Christ, what is empty becomes full, and what is fleeting finds eternal purpose. Join us as we turn from the pursuit of vanity to the peace of the Gospel.

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Daily Devotion with Pastor Balla – May 11, 2025

“The Achievements That Fail” – Ecclesiastes 2:4–8 (ESV)

In today’s devotion, Pastor Balla explores the Preacher’s pursuit of fulfillment through great accomplishments—houses, gardens, wealth, and renown. Though he attained unmatched success, the repeated phrase “for myself” reveals the heart of the problem: self-centered achievement is ultimately empty.

We live in a culture obsessed with success and personal legacy, yet Ecclesiastes exposes the futility of defining life by what we build or own. All earthly works fade.

But the Gospel points us to a greater truth: our value is not found in what we do for ourselves, but in what Christ has done for us. His finished work on the cross gives eternal significance and true identity to all who trust in Him.

Join us as we reflect on what truly lasts.

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