“For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven.” Ecclesiastes 3:1
I do not know about you, but I constantly look at my watch throughout the day. What time is it? What time are we supposed to be there? How much time will it take? Time is a part of our lives. It is inescapable. That is what Solomon was talking about when he wrote, “For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven” (Ecclesiastes 3:1 NLT). We find two important words in this verse: “season” and “time.” The Hebrew word for “season” refers to a fixed, definite portion of time, while the word for “time” refers to a beginning or a starting period. When we put those words together, we see that Solomon is telling us that God has appointed everything that comes into our lives for a specific purpose. God knows just when to bring things in, and He knows how long they should last.
The things we experience are not random events that float in and out of our lives. Rather, they are specific events that God has chosen, and they are timely and purposeful. This includes the good times that we experience and the bad times we experience. And in retrospect, we will see that many of the bad times will turn out to be good times. That is because it is through those so-called bad times that we learn some of life’s most important lessons. We also will recognize that we are not in charge of our lives. God is. When we put our faith in Jesus Christ, we come under His protective care. This means God is fully aware of everything that happens to us. God is always paying careful attention to the smallest detail of our lives and is in complete control of all circumstances.
There is a season for everything. We are not victims of fate or dumb luck. God is guiding.
