The Only Satisfaction That Satisfies | Ecclesiastes 6:7-9

Think about the last time you were really hungry. I mean, stomach-growling, weak-in-the-knees kind of hungry. You finally eat a great meal, and for a moment, you’re satisfied. But what happens a few hours later? The hunger returns. Life works the same way.

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Our text today is Ecclesiastes 6:7-9.

All the toil of man is for his mouth, yet his appetite is not satisfied. For what advantage has the wise man over the fool? And what does the poor man have who knows how to conduct himself before the living? Better is the sight of the eyes than the wandering of the appetite: this also is vanity and a striving after wind. — Ecclesiastes 6:7-9

Solomon, in his wisdom, puts it plainly: “All the toil of man is for his mouth, yet his appetite is not satisfied.” (Ecc. 6:7).

It’s a picture of the endless chase. We labor to feed our bodies, satisfy cravings, and meet desires, but nothing ever truly fulfills. And this isn’t just about food—it’s about everything we chase in life. Money, status, possessions, relationships. We think that one more promotion, one more purchase, or one more experience will be enough. But it never is. It is never enough.

Then Solomon asks a probing question: “What advantage has the wise man over the fool?” (Ecc. 6:8). From a worldly perspective, wisdom and self-control don’t necessarily bring greater fulfillment. Even the poor man who “knows how to conduct himself” is still subject to the same cravings. No one escapes the hunger of the soul.

But here’s where Solomon drops a profound truth: “Better is the sight of the eyes than the wandering of the appetite.” (Ecc. 6:9). In other words, it’s better to appreciate what’s in front of you than to live in constant dissatisfaction, always chasing what’s next. Contentment is greater than craving.

The problem is that our natural appetites are never satisfied because they were never meant to be. God designed us with a deeper hunger—one that no earthly thing can fill. Jesus spoke directly to this when he said, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst.” (John 6:35). The only satisfaction that satisfies is satisfaction in Christ.

If you’re tired of striving, of running after things that don’t last, Jesus invites you to come to Him. To lay down the weight of your searching and receive the life only He can give. He died for your sins, rose again in victory, and now offers you forgiveness, peace, and eternal life.

So, will you come to Him today? Will you trust Him to be your satisfaction? Right now, wherever you are, you can surrender your life to Jesus. Pray something like this:

"Jesus, I’m done chasing what doesn’t satisfy. I believe You are the only One who can fill this hunger in my soul. Forgive me of my sins. I trust You as my Lord and Savior. Fill me with Your life. Amen."

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ASK THIS:
What are you chasing in life that never truly satisfies?
How does Ecclesiastes 6:7-9 challenge your view of fulfillment?
Why do you think contentment is so difficult in today’s world?
What steps can you take to trust Jesus as your ultimate satisfaction?
DO THIS:
Stop chasing what doesn’t last—turn to Jesus and let Him satisfy your deepest hunger.

PRAY THIS:
Jesus, I confess that I have been chasing things that don’t satisfy. Fill me with Your presence and help me find true contentment in You. Amen.

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