Before the Cord Snaps | Ecclesiastes 12:6-7

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We are in the last chapter of Ecclesiastes. That means today, we are 3 days away from starting the Gospel of Mark. Go to the website and grab the Scriptural Journal for this study so you can study along with us.

Today, we’re looking at Ecclesiastes 12:6-7:

Before the silver cord is snapped, or the golden bowl is broken, or the pitcher is shattered at the fountain, or the wheel broken at the cistern, and the dust returns to the earth as it was, and the spirit returns to God who gave it. Vanity of vanities, says the Preacher; all is vanity.— Ecclesiastes 12:6-7

There’s a sacred weight to these words.

Solomon doesn’t talk about death with fear—but with poetic beauty and sobering clarity. And this is especially meaningful because these are the words of an older man, written near the close of his life—someone who has tasted everything and now speaks with hard-earned wisdom. He uses four metaphors to describe life’s final moments: a snapped cord, a shattered bowl, a broken pitcher, and a ruined wheel. Each one precious, each one fragile, each one irreparable.

That’s the moment when the soul leaves the body. When dust returns to dust. And the spirit goes back to the One who breathed it into being.

This text isn’t just about dying—it’s about living in the light of eternity. It’s about recognizing that life isn’t endless here. That one day, all the activity, all the noise, all the striving will go quiet. And only what was done in relationship with God will last.

We don’t control the moment the cord snaps. But we do control how we live before it does.

That’s why remembering your Creator matters. It frames your days. It humbles your pride. It clarifies your purpose. It prepares you to return—not just to the ground—but to God.

We weren’t made to stay here. But we were made for something more.

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ASK THIS:
What metaphor from Ecclesiastes 12:6 speaks most deeply to you—and why?
How often do you think about the eternal impact of your choices?
What would change in your life if you lived fully aware of your mortality?
Are you prepared to meet the One who gave you life?
DO THIS:
Live today with the end in mind—honor your Creator in everything you do.

PRAY THIS:
God, help me to remember You in every moment, especially when life feels busy or distracting. Teach me to live with a heart that is prepared to return to You. Amen.

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