Walking Thru Ecclesiastes

Solomon’s Final Conclusion

Ecclesiastes 9:1 - 12:14

 

“Sow your seed in the morning, and at evening let your hands not be idle, for you do not know which will succeed, whether this or that, or whether both will do equally well.”- Ecclesiastes 11:6 ^NIV

            Continuing in the context of the unknown, Solomon recommends for man to work hard and diversify that work. He shows that by telling man to plant in the morning and in the evening. It is unknown which planting will be successful; one, the other or both. Essentially, what we are being asked to do is to let the success or failure of a task rest in the hands of God. Do not hesitate. Do not procrastinate. Do that which you are called to do.

            The future is known only to the Lord, who is the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning, and the end. This shines a light on how foolish it is to not align ourselves with Him. Man thinks of himself as autonomous, in need of no one’s help. When he hits a roadblock, he seeks the help of equally foolish men. We are incapable of knowing that which God already knows. Even when a part of His family we still have yet to master the skill of acquired knowledge and discernment. Our ego gets in the way. 

            If we look at Solomon’s example in a different way, we get the same result. Let’s say sowing seed, whether in morning or evening is referring to the spreading of God’s Word. We still don’t know which seed will be received and allowed to grow. So, we sow that seed regardless of the day or time and leave the growth and harvesting to the Lord. Do not shy away from doing that which you have been called to do. There are many ways to sew seed. Pray, listen, then proceed as you are led by the Holy Spirit. Until next time, walk with the King and be a blessing.

In His Name & for His Glory,

Richard Keller

Bread of Life Ministries

Resources: NIV Biblical Theology Study Bible; NKJV Study Bible; The Believer’s Bible Commentary & The Expositor’s Bible Commentary: Old Testament.