The Truth About Life’s Uncertainty | Ecclesiastes 9:12

Welcome to The Daily, where we go through the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every single day.

Today, we’re looking at Ecclesiastes 9:12:

For man does not know his time. Like fish that are taken in an evil net, and like birds that are caught in a snare, so the children of man are snared at an evil time, when it suddenly falls upon them. — Ecclesiastes 9:12

We live like we’ve got all the time in the world. Making plans. Setting goals. Acting like tomorrow’s guaranteed.

But then—life happens.

A diagnosis. A job loss. A phone call that changes everything.

This text reminds us of a hard truth: we don’t know our time. Just like a fish caught in a net or a bird trapped in a snare—life’s trials come suddenly. No warning. No time to prepare.

That’s a sobering thought. But it’s also an invitation.

An invitation to live ready. Not in fear—but in faith. Jesus said, “Be watchful” (Matthew 24:42) because none of us know when our final day will come. But being ready isn’t about paranoia—it’s about priorities.

Are you investing in things that truly matter? Are you living in obedience to God? If life changed right now, would you be found faithful?

But here’s the good news: you don’t have to live trapped in fear of the unknown. Jesus came to set us free. Not just from life’s uncertainty, but from the snare of sin and death itself.

Without Him, we’re all caught—bound by sin, unprepared for eternity. But through His death and resurrection, Jesus broke the trap wide open. He offers salvation, a new life, and the assurance that whenever our time comes, we’ll be ready.

So don’t wait. Surrender your life to Him today. Turn from sin. Trust in Jesus. Because when you’re in His hands, no snare can hold you. No trial can shake you.

Have you put your trust in Jesus? If not, what’s stopping you?

Just pray this with me:

Jesus, I don’t want to live unprepared. I put my faith in You as my Savior. Forgive my sins, change my heart, and lead me to live ready—today and forever. Amen.

If you just prayed that—let me know in the comments. Write, "I choose Jesus." I want to celebrate with you!

#BeReady, #FaithOverFear, #TrustJesus

ASK THIS:
What areas of your life do you assume you have time to change?
If life changed instantly, would your priorities reflect obedience to God?
How does trusting Jesus free you from fear of the unknown?
What’s stopping you from fully surrendering to Christ today?
DO THIS:
Surrender your life to Jesus today—don’t wait until it’s too late.

PRAY THIS:
Jesus, I surrender my life to You. Forgive my sins, change my heart, and help me to live ready—faithful to You every day. Amen.

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