Matthew Henry Commentary Ecclesiastes 3:11-15

"He hath made everything beautiful in its time: also he hath set eternity in their heart, yet so that man cannot find out the work that God hath done from the beginning even to the end. I know that there is nothing better for them, than to rejoice, and to do good so long as they live. And also that every man should eat and drink, and enjoy good in all his labor, is the gift of God. I know that, whatsoever God doeth, it shall be for ever: nothing can be put to it, nor anything taken from it; and God hath done it, that men should fear before him. That which is hath been long ago; and that which is to be hath long ago been: and God seeketh again that which is passed away." — Ecclesiastes 3:11-15 (ASV)

Everything is as God made it; not as it appears to us.

We have the world so much in our hearts, and are so taken up with thoughts and cares of worldly things, that we have neither time nor spirit to see God's hand in them. The world has not only gained possession of the heart, but has also formed thoughts against the beauty of God's works.

We are mistaken if we think we were born for ourselves. No, it is our business to do good in this life, which is short and uncertain. We have little time to be doing good; therefore, we should redeem time.

Satisfaction with Divine Providence is having faith that all things work together for good to them that love him. God doeth all, that men should fear before him.

The world, as it has been, is, and will be. No change has befallen us, nor has any temptation by it taken us, but such as is common to men.