Sunday, October 25, 2026
Scripture Readings
- Primary Reading: Ecclesiastes 9-10
Key Verse
"Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest." — “Ecclesiastes 9:10”
Devotional Thought
The words of the Preacher in Ecclesiastes often strike the modern ear as cynical, yet they contain a profound, grounding truth. When we look at the world today, we see a recurring pattern of instability. From the shifting political sands in Israel to the precarious standoff between the United States and Iran, we are reminded that the geopolitical structures we rely upon for security are often fragile. We see nations on the brink and leaders weighing strikes and deals, and we are reminded that the “lot” of man is often subject to forces far beyond his control.
In the midst of such global tension, the exhortation of Ecclesiastes 9:10 serves as a spiritual anchor. If the future is uncertain and the world is prone to sudden upheaval, then the most faithful response is not paralysis or despair, but a diligent commitment to the work currently before us. We are called to invest our strength and our love into the present moment—into our families, our faith, and our service to others—because these are the only realms where we truly have agency.
When we see reports of “advanced” plots and regional instability, it is easy to spend our days in a state of anxious anticipation. However, the believer is called to a different rhythm. We trust that the righteous, and the wise, and their works, are in the hand of God (Ecclesiastes 9:1). While the world frets over the timing of strikes or the outcome of elections, we find our peace in the sovereignty of God, who holds the beginning and the end.
Let us therefore do our daily tasks—the mundane and the momentous—with all our might. Let us love deeply, pray fervently, and work honestly. By doing so, we transform our daily labor into an act of worship, recognizing that while the world may shake, the hand of God remains steady and sure.
Reflection
- In what areas of my life have I allowed anxiety about the future to hinder my diligence in the present?
- How does the knowledge that my works are “in the hand of God” change the way I view current global instability?
Prayer
O Lord, who holdest the hearts of kings and the fates of nations in Thy sovereign hand, grant us the grace to trust Thee amidst the storms of this world. Deliver us from the snare of anxiety and the paralysis of fear. Help us, we beseech Thee, to walk in Thy ways and to do all things with a whole heart for Thy glory, knowing that our hope is anchored not in the peace of men, but in Thy eternal promise. Amen.