January 19th, 2026
By: Josh Sims
Whatever Your Hand Finds to Do
“Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might…”
—Ecclesiastes 9:10 (ESV)
Ecclesiastes reminds us of a simple but challenging truth: how we work matters. Not because every task is glamorous or visible, but because every task is an opportunity to honor God.
We often divide roles into “important” and “unimportant,” especially in ministry or service. Preachers, leaders, and worship teams can feel more significant than those who clean, organize, give quietly, or pray faithfully in the background. But Scripture does not measure value the way we do. God is not impressed by titles; He is honored by faithfulness.
When Ecclesiastes says, “Whatever your hand finds to do,” it speaks to the work right in front of you—the assignment God has placed in your life right now. That work may feel small or unseen, but in God’s economy, nothing done for Him is wasted. The Kingdom of God advances not only through sermons and missions, but through kindness shown, tasks completed with integrity, and obedience lived out in ordinary moments.
Doing our work “with all our might” means offering God our best, regardless of the role. It means showing up fully, serving joyfully, and remembering that our labor is ultimately an act of worship. When each person fulfills their role with excellence and humility, the body of Christ functions as it was designed to—many parts, one purpose.
One day, our opportunities to serve in this life will end. Ecclesiastes reminds us that there is no more work “in the grave.” That urgency invites us to live intentionally now. Not striving for recognition, but seeking faithfulness. Not comparing our role to others, but trusting that God placed us exactly where we are needed.
Today, whatever your hand finds to do—do it with all your might.
The Kingdom is built not just by the seen, but by the faithful.
Whatever Your Hand Finds to Do
“Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might…”
—Ecclesiastes 9:10 (ESV)
Ecclesiastes reminds us of a simple but challenging truth: how we work matters. Not because every task is glamorous or visible, but because every task is an opportunity to honor God.
We often divide roles into “important” and “unimportant,” especially in ministry or service. Preachers, leaders, and worship teams can feel more significant than those who clean, organize, give quietly, or pray faithfully in the background. But Scripture does not measure value the way we do. God is not impressed by titles; He is honored by faithfulness.
When Ecclesiastes says, “Whatever your hand finds to do,” it speaks to the work right in front of you—the assignment God has placed in your life right now. That work may feel small or unseen, but in God’s economy, nothing done for Him is wasted. The Kingdom of God advances not only through sermons and missions, but through kindness shown, tasks completed with integrity, and obedience lived out in ordinary moments.
Doing our work “with all our might” means offering God our best, regardless of the role. It means showing up fully, serving joyfully, and remembering that our labor is ultimately an act of worship. When each person fulfills their role with excellence and humility, the body of Christ functions as it was designed to—many parts, one purpose.
One day, our opportunities to serve in this life will end. Ecclesiastes reminds us that there is no more work “in the grave.” That urgency invites us to live intentionally now. Not striving for recognition, but seeking faithfulness. Not comparing our role to others, but trusting that God placed us exactly where we are needed.
Today, whatever your hand finds to do—do it with all your might.
The Kingdom is built not just by the seen, but by the faithful.
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