Category: Daily Devotion

There is an evil that I have seen under the sun, as it were an error proceeding from the ruler: folly is set in many high places, and the rich sit in a low place. I have seen slaves on horses, and princes walking on the ground like slaves. Ecclesiastes‬ ‭10‬:‭5‬-‭7‬ ‭- Solomon in his…

  It is the same for all, since the same event happens to the righteous and the wicked, to the good and the evil, to the clean and the unclean, to him who sacrifices and him who does not sacrifice. As the good one is, so is the sinner, and he who swears is as he who…

Because the sentence against an evil deed is not executed speedily, the heart of the children of man is fully set to do evil. Ecclesiastes 8:11 –  Solomon noticed a seriously concerning issue within this life. Those who do wicked things often don’t see the consequences for their action immediately. Maybe it’s something seemingly simple…

Ecclesiastes 7 – Pastor Mac Daily DEVO   Be not overly righteous, and do not make yourself too wise. Why should you destroy yourself? 17 Be not overly wicked, neither be a fool. Why should you die before your time? Ecclesiastes 7:16-17 – Continuing with his “under the sun” mentality Solomon gives his wisdom on how one should live…

  For who knows what is good for man while he lives the few days of his vain life, which he passes like a shadow? For who can tell man what will be after him under the sun? Ecclesiastes 6:12 – Who can tell us what will happen beyond this life under the sun? I can tell you. Granted,…

  For he will not much remember the days of his life because God keeps him occupied with joy in his heart. Ecclesiastes 5:20 – While we are seeing Solomon speak about the Lord in this chapter quite a bit, keep in mind that he still is working with an “under the sun” mentality. Meaning…

  And though a man might prevail against one who is alone, two will withstand him—a threefold cord is not quickly broken. Ecclesiastes 4:12 – Solomon in his pursuit of purpose and the point of this life notices an injustice taking place. He witnessed oppression taking place against people and seemingly no help ever coming…

  He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also, he has put eternity into man’s heart, yet so that he cannot find out what God has done from the beginning to the end. Ecclesiastes 3:11 – For us readers who are hoping Solomon will just look to the God we know he knows about, this is…

  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. Ecclesiastes 2:24 – Solomon who is experiencing the pointlessness of a life not centered on God steps into the pursuit of trying anything and everything this…

  I have seen everything that is done under the sun, and behold, all is vanityand a striving after wind. Ecclesiastes 1:14 – If you are looking for a depressing and confusing read, then you are in the perfect book! Ecclesiastes is a complex book and some background info will help. Solomon is the author and…