Seasons Serve a Purpose | Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Life has a way of reminding us that nothing stays the same. One moment, you're celebrating a victory; the next, you're facing a trial you never saw coming. Seasons shift—sometimes expectedly, sometimes suddenly—but they always change. And whether we like it or not, we can't control them.

But what if the changing seasons of life weren’t meant to frustrate us but to shape us? What if every high and every low had a purpose far greater than what we can see?

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Our text today is Ecclesiastes 3:1-8.

For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven:

a time to be born, and a time to die;
a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted;
a time to kill, and a time to heal;
a time to break down, and a time to build up;
a time to weep, and a time to laugh;
a time to mourn, and a time to dance;
a time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together;
a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;
a time to seek, and a time to lose;
a time to keep, and a time to cast away;
a time to tear, and a time to sew;
a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;
a time to love, and a time to hate;
a time for war, and a time for peace. — Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Whether we like it or not, life moves in seasons. And the seasons of life change. Thus, every time a season changes, we should be reminded of our mortality. We move from a desirable to an undesirable season, and we must all accept that we are confined to this world and to time, thus forced to deal with the change that happens. And as much as we want to alter the undesirable seasons, we can't. We must accept them, work through them, and trust God in them.

But our life is not given to seasons to torment us but to teach, train, and hopefully prepare us about the coming return of the Lord and our eternity that will not end.

Ultimately, every season—whether joyful or painful—serves a purpose beyond what we can see. God is sovereign over our time; the good times remind us of his blessings, and the hard times refine our faith.

So, what do we do in the changing seasons? We trust. We endure. We grow. We learn to cling to the eternal with all we have. Because one day, the season of time itself will end, giving way to eternity, and all the changing seasons will make sense in the presence of the One who never changes.

What season are you in right now? Are you in a time of joy or hardship, of building up or breaking down? No matter where you find yourself, one thing remains constant—God is sovereign over it all.

But here’s the bigger question: Are you ready for the season that never ends? Solomon reminds us that time is temporary, but eternity is not. And the truth is, without Jesus, eternity is a season of separation from God. But because of his love, Jesus came to rescue us—He lived, died, and rose again so that we could have eternal life with Him.

So don’t wait for a better season to come to Him. Today is the time and season for salvation. Surrender your life to Jesus, and step into the eternal hope that never fades.

Will you trust Him today? If you are ready, write "I choose Jesus" below. And commit your life to living for him who lived all in for you.

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ASK THIS:
What season of life are you currently in, and how is God using it to shape you?
How do you typically respond to difficult seasons? Do you trust God or try to control them?
What lessons has God taught you through past seasons of change?
Are you prepared for eternity, the season that never ends?
DO THIS:
Write "I choose Jesus" in the comments if you're ready to trust Him and step into eternal hope.

PRAY THIS:
Lord, I trust You in every season, knowing You are sovereign over my time. Help me to grow in faith and embrace Your eternal plan. Amen.

PLAY THIS:
I Trust Jesus.