God has a plan, and every aspect of your life plays a role in it. Take a look at Chapter 3 of the book of Ecclesiastes. It begins with vivid contrasts and complete opposites. Weeping stands in stark contrast to laughing, just as mourning contrasts with dancing.
In Ecclesiastes 3:1–8, we read:
“There is an appointed time for everything. And there is a time for every matter under heaven —
2 A time to give birth and a time to die; A time to plant and a time to uproot what is planted.
3 A time to kill and a time to heal; A time to tear down and a time to build up.
4 A time to weep and a time to laugh; A time to mourn and a time to dance.
5 A time to throw stones and a time to gather stones; A time to embrace and a time to shun embracing.
6 A time to search and a time to give up as lost; A time to keep and a time to throw away.
7 A time to tear apart and a time to sew together; A time to be silent and a time to speak.
8 A time to love and a time to hate; A time for war and a time for peace.”
Notice how each verse begins with the phrase “A time.” Here, ‘time’ refers to a predetermined occurrence. Your birth wasn’t accidental, and neither will be your death. So, what’s the purpose of these verses? What do they teach us?
Solomon, after examining life from an earthly perspective, concluded that everything is futile, a mere waste of time and significance.
But from God’s perspective, this conclusion isn’t accurate. Everything in the universe is part of God’s grand design. The word ‘season’ here translates to a “predetermined period” for every event. There’s a set time for everything that happens — every detail, every moment of silence or embrace, every dance — everything is part of a vast, eternal plan.
When someone sees life from this perspective, their outlook changes completely. They shift from an earthbound view to an eternal one. Life indeed has purpose, and for Christians, there’s an eternity set in their hearts by God.
My Bible Thoughts With Pastor Rich 