Daily Wisdom: Ecclesiastes 7:14

Thursday, August 27, 2026

When times are good, be happy; but when times are bad, consider: God has made the one as well as the other. Therefore, a man cannot discover anything about his future.
— Ecclesiastes 7:14

Have thoughts on this devotional? Leave a comment

1 Related Resource by Heartlight

Ecclesiastes 7:14
Devo: Daily Wisdom
"When times are good, be happy; but when times are bad, consider: God has made the one as well as the other. Therefore, a man cannot discover anything about his...."

Illustration

Illustration of Ecclesiastes 7:14 — When times are good, be happy; but when times are bad, consider: God has made the one as well as the other. Therefore, a man cannot discover anything about his future.

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Thursday, August 27, 2026

Unstoppable!
A one-year devotional guide through the book of Acts.
'Jesus Is the Messiah' (Acts 17:1-3)
"Paul and Silas then traveled through the towns of Amphipolis and Apollonia and came to Thessalonica, where there was a Jewish synagogue. As was..."
Praying with Paul
Features the apostle Paul's writings turned into daily, powerful prayers.
'Escaping Evil, Embracing Truth' (2 Ti. 2:22-26)
"Dear Father, Help me to escape evil passions and to aim at righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with all who call upon the Lord from a pure....."
Passion for Praise
A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
'Silencing Your Enemies' (Ps. 8:2)
"[O Lord, our Lord] You have taught children and infants to tell of your strength, silencing your enemies and all who oppose you."
God's Holy Fire
A daily devotional about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
'Receive the Spirit' (Jn. 20:21-23)
"Again Jesus said, "Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you." And with that he breathed on them and said, "Receive the Holy Spirit. If you..."

About This Devotional

Daily Wisdom is a free daily devotional for Christians featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.

More Daily Wisdom