Building Something That Lasts | Ecclesiastes 2:4-6

If you had unlimited resources, what would you build? A dream home? A business empire? Restore a car? Solomon had it all—yet when he finished, he looked around and asked, Was this worth it? His story forces us to ask: Are we building something temporary or something eternal?

Welcome to The Daily. We go through the bible verse-by-verse, chapter-by-chapter, every single day.

Our text today is Ecclesiastes 2:4-6.

I made great works. I built houses and planted vineyards for myself. I made myself gardens and parks, and planted in them all kinds of fruit trees. I made myself pools from which to water the forest of growing trees.— Ecclesiastes 2:4-6

Solomon had the resources, the power, and the vision to create whatever he desired. He built houses, cultivated vineyards, designed lush gardens, and even engineered irrigation systems to sustain his creation. On the surface, it might have looked like a kingdom of great prosperity. But beneath it all, he was left questioning its real worth and value.

Solomon’s statement reveals that no matter how grand our projects or ambitions are if they are built only for ourselves, they will not satisfy us. Notice his phrase, "I made myself." You see, we can do this too. We can pour time, money, and effort into building a dream—whether it’s a career, a home, or a legacy—but if God is not at the center, the forefront, and first in everything, then all we build is meaningless. Solomon’s wealth couldn’t buy meaning, and his accomplishments couldn’t provide lasting joy.

So, what are you building? Are you investing in the temporary or the eternal? Jesus said, “Store up for yourselves treasures in heaven” (Matthew 6:20). The only things that endure are those built for God’s glory. Remember: What you build won’t matter—who you build for does.

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ASK THIS:
What personal ambitions or goals are you pursuing most?
How do you ensure that God remains at the center of your efforts?
Have you ever achieved something significant only to feel unfulfilled?
What does storing up treasures in heaven look like in your daily life?
DO THIS:

Evaluate what you are building in life—career, family, wealth—and ask: Is God truly at the center of it?

PRAY THIS:

Lord, help me build my life on what truly matters—Your kingdom and Your purpose. Keep me from chasing empty pursuits and guide me to invest in the eternal. Amen.

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Build My Life.