Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Ecclesiastes 11:8

Congratulations! You have set a personal record for the most days lived. You probably still have a ways to go. The Bible says that thinking about how many days you have left will give you a heart of wisdom. Take these five days to reflect on the years ahead. As you discover how to live wisely and happily beyond retirement, you’ll realize that the best is yet to come!

The shortest chapter in the book contains some wonderful nuggets of wisdom from the Teacher. Join us, or continue on the journey, as we explore the teachings of this ancient book in light of life on campus today.

Ecclesiastes is full of ancient wisdom and questions, yet it speaks to us today. It reminds us to gaze at the sovereignty of God and his plans for the world, in Christ. We all need those reminders, especially within our current struggles and questions. Even today, God is at work in our transient world. He is the giver of all gifts. He will return in glory. Therefore, we have hope.

God created us to find meaning in our lives. But we live in a broken world where we’re continually frustrated in our search. So, what’s the point of living life? This is the question the Teacher in Ecclesiastes is asking. At first, the message of this wisdom book seems to lead to despair, but in fact points to the hope of life found in God alone.

Written by an elderly King Solomon, Ecclesiastes reflects on a life of meaningless pursuits. Solomon writes that the world's pursuits, from wealth to self-indulgence, are vain and unfulfilling. Ecclesiastes determines that God and his presence make life fulfilling, and true wisdom is to fear God and keep his commandments (Ecclesiastes 12:13).