The book of Ecclesiastes has a lot to teach us, one thing being the temporality of life and time. We can either use the time we are given to walk in purpose alongside God, in the sadness, joy, trial, pain, excitement, celebration, work, and rest, or we can dwell on our pain and be stuck. Or we can focus so much on the good that we forget that the good in front of us has come from God alone. God has written eternity on our hearts. How are we living life this side of Heaven?
In Ecclesiastes 3, we encounter one of the most well-known passages in scripture that poetically encapsulates the ebb and flow of life. It speaks to us of the natural rhythms that God has ordained: there is a 'time for everything,' from birth to death, planting to uprooting, mourning to dancing.
This passage reminds us that our experiences, both joyful and challenging, are woven into the divine tapestry of time. God has placed eternity in our hearts, yet we are limited in understanding the full scope of God's plan. This paradox invites us to lean into our faith, recognizing that while our time on earth is finite, we are part of an eternal design.
We must be present in our current season, trusting God's sovereignty and finding joy in every moment as we strive to do good and glorify God.