Ecc 3:11-13 | TNotes | STEP | 3:11 God has made everything beautiful for its own time: We can sometimes see this beauty in our work and in the world, but many times people cannot see : God reserves for himself the understanding of how everything fits together (cp. Rom 8:22-28 ). • God has planted eternity , an awareness of the infinite, within each of us—enough for us to be in awe of him who is infinite and eternal, and enough to hope for eternal life after death.

bRom 8:22-28►

c3:12-13►

‏ Ecclesiastes 3:11-13

3:11 ^a God has made everything beautiful for its own time: We can sometimes see this beauty in our work and in the world, but many times people cannot see: God reserves for himself the understanding of how everything fits together (cp. Rom 8:22-28 ^b).

• God has planted eternity, an awareness of the infinite, within each of us—enough for us to be in awe of him who is infinite and eternal, and enough to hope for eternal life after death.
Summary for Eccl 3:12-13: 3:12-13 ^c be happy and enjoy: Though life and work can be burdensome, the Teacher’s conclusion (repeated from 2:24 ^d) can still hold true.