Are You Enjoying Your Life? | Dr. David Jeremiah on Ecclesiastes & Living Fully Engaged

Are You Enjoying Your Life? | Dr. David Jeremiah on Ecclesiastes & Living Fully Engaged

Wake up each morning, look at the world around you, and say, “Thank You, Lord, for this new day. Thank You for the light. Thank You for the air I breathe.” Embrace each day fully. When life feels uncertain, gratitude becomes the way to live. Every day is a gift, and every gift should be enjoyed.

Then Solomon continues in Ecclesiastes 11:9–10, urging us to rejoice in our youth and enjoy life wholeheartedly. One of the central messages of Ecclesiastes is that life is meant to be enjoyed. In Ecclesiastes 2:24, Solomon writes that nothing is better than to eat, drink, and find satisfaction in one’s work. In verse 26, he says God gives wisdom, knowledge, and joy. In Ecclesiastes 8:15, he praises enjoyment, and in Ecclesiastes 9:9, he tells us to live joyfully with the spouse we love.

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Fully Engaged With Life: Biblical Wisdom for Uncertain Times

Considering the condition of today’s world, many people feel like hiding away and waiting for Christ’s return. Life seems more unpredictable than ever. And in many ways, it is.

King Solomon described life as uncertain, short, and mysterious. His message could be summarized like this: get used to it, but do not let it stop you from living for God.

Instead of withdrawing in fear, Jesus calls us to live boldly, faithfully, and fully engaged until He returns.

In this message, we explore four timeless principles from the closing chapters of Ecclesiastes that show us how to live with courage, purpose, and joy.

1. Life Is Uncertain, So Embrace It

In Ecclesiastes 11, Solomon repeats the phrase “you do not know” several times. We do not know what tomorrow holds. We do not know how circumstances will change. We do not know what opportunities will succeed.

Uncertainty can create paralysis. Many people stop moving forward because they are waiting for perfect conditions.

But Solomon teaches the opposite.

He encourages wise action, diligence, and faith. He even speaks about diversification in finances. In Ecclesiastes 11:1–2, he uses the example of merchants sending ships across the sea. Instead of putting everything into one venture, they spread risk across many opportunities.

The lesson is clear: life is uncertain, so prepare wisely and keep moving.

Do not wait for ideal circumstances. Trust God and act faithfully where you are now.

2. Life Is Short, So Enjoy It

One of the most surprising truths in Ecclesiastes is that God created us to enjoy life.

Again and again, Solomon reminds us to rejoice in the blessings of each day. In Ecclesiastes 11:7–8, he says light is sweet and it is pleasant to see the sun. In other words, life itself is a gift.

Too many people live burdened, anxious, and joyless, forgetting that every sunrise is mercy and every breath is grace.

When serious illness or hardship comes, many suddenly realize how precious life truly is. But Solomon says do not wait for tragedy to awaken gratitude.

Enjoy today.

Thank God for the beauty around you. Appreciate your family. Celebrate small blessings. Laugh often. Worship deeply.

Life is short, so treasure it while you can.

3. Life Is Mysterious, So Examine It

Life does not always make sense. There are questions without answers, seasons of confusion, and events beyond our understanding.

Yet Solomon teaches that wisdom is available.

He wrote proverbs to guide people into truth, discipline, and understanding. God’s Word provides direction when life feels unclear.

The Bible can challenge us, correct us, and anchor us. Sometimes Scripture confronts our choices and pushes us in the right direction. Other times it secures eternal truths in our hearts like nails driven deep into wood.

When life feels confusing, do not abandon truth. Search it more deeply.

Read Scripture daily. Seek God’s wisdom. Let His Word shape your thinking and steady your soul.

4. Life Is Meant for Obedience, So Live It

Solomon ends Ecclesiastes with one of the clearest statements in the Bible:

“Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is the whole duty of man.”

This is the key to a meaningful life.

To fear God does not mean to run from Him in terror. It means to honor Him, revere Him, stand in awe of Him, and place Him above everything else.

To keep His commandments means to follow His ways, trust His wisdom, and obey His Word.

Many people think obedience is restrictive, but in truth, God’s commands protect us, guide us, and lead us into joy.

The happiest life is not found in rebellion. It is found in surrender to God.

Trust and Obey: The Path to Joy

The old hymn says:

Trust and obey, for there’s no other way
To be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey.

That timeless truth still stands today.

If you want peace in uncertainty, joy in shortness, wisdom in mystery, and purpose in life, begin here:

Fear God. Trust Him. Obey Him.

Final Encouragement

Solomon was honest about life. He knew it could be difficult, confusing, and unpredictable. Yet he also knew that confidence belongs in God alone.

There is one certainty for every person: life on earth will one day end. The question is whether we are ready for eternity.

That is why the greatest turning point in life is entering a relationship with Jesus Christ.

When you know Him, uncertainty loses its power, fear loses its grip, and life gains eternal meaning.