March 3, 2026, Ecclesiastes 2:12-17
March 3, 2026, Ecclesiastes 2:12-17
18 I hated all my toil in which I toil under the sun,
seeing that I must leave it to the man who will come after me, 19 and
who knows whether he will be wise or a fool? Yet he will be master of all for
which I toiled and used my wisdom under the sun. This also is vanity. 20 So
I turned about and gave my heart up to despair over all the toil of
my labors under the sun, 21 because sometimes a
person who has toiled with wisdom and knowledge and skill must leave everything
to be enjoyed by someone who did not toil for it. This also is vanity and a
great evil. 22 What has a man from all the
toil and striving of heart with which he toils beneath the sun? 23 For all
his days are full of sorrow, and his work is a vexation. Even in the night
his heart does not rest. This also is vanity.
24 There is nothing better for a person than that he
should eat and drink and find enjoyment in his toil. This also, I
saw, is from the hand of God, 25 for apart
from him who can eat or who can have enjoyment? 26 For
to the one who pleases him God has given wisdom and knowledge and joy, but
to the sinner he has given the business of gathering and
collecting, only to give to one who pleases God. This also is vanity
and a striving after wind.
These verses stress the importance of realizing human
efforts cannot compare to finding true contentment in God’s gifts.
Earthly accomplishments are fleeting but Kingdom serving is eternal.
Where are your priories? Take a moment to reflect.
Robin Adams
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