Are You Chasing Shadows? | Ecclesiastes 6:12

The sunset is impossible to grasp. One moment, it’s glowing—golden and brilliant. The next, it’s gone, slipping beyond the horizon. No matter how much you wish it would remain, darkness quickly takes over.

Welcome to The Daily. We go through the bible verse-by-verse, chapter-by-chapter, every single day.

Our text today is Ecclesiastes 6:12.

For who knows what is good for man while he lives the few days of his vain life, which he passes like a shadow?— Ecclesiastes 6:12

That’s life.

Life isn’t just short—it’s fleeting, like a shadow moving across the ground. We chase after success, wealth, and comfort, hoping they’ll bring us meaning. But no matter how much we grab, they slip through our fingers.

Because shadows have no substance.

They look real, but they aren’t. They shift, stretch, and disappear with time. The things we think will satisfy—bigger paychecks, more recognition, the next big achievement—often leave us empty. They promise security but deliver uncertainty. They look solid but fade when the light changes.

But here’s the truth: where there’s a shadow, there’s light. And that’s what we’re meant to chase. Jesus said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life” (John 8:12). Instead of running after things that vanish, we’re called to run toward Him—the only One who never fades.

So, what are you chasing? Are you grasping at shadows or reaching for the Light?

#LifeIsShort, #ChasingLight, #FaithOverFleeting

ASK THIS:
What shadows have you been chasing in your life?
How have temporary pursuits left you feeling empty?
What does John 8:12 reveal about where true fulfillment is found?
How can you intentionally pursue the Light of Christ today?
DO THIS:
Spend five minutes today reflecting on what you’re chasing—then ask God to shift your focus to what truly lasts.

PRAY THIS:
Lord, help me stop grasping at what fades and start pursuing what lasts. Draw me closer to Your light so I may walk in truth. Amen.

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Chasing Rebels.