What Will They Say About You When You’re Gone? | Ecclesiastes 6:12

What will be said about you when you're gone?

Welcome to The Daily. We go through the bible verse-by-verse, chapter-by-chapter, every single day.

Our text today is the second part of Ecclesiastes 6:12.

For who can tell man what will be after him under the sun? — Ecclesiastes 6:12

It’s a sobering thought. One day, your time on earth will end. Your name will appear in an obituary, memories will be shared, and then—life will go on without you. Your house will be lived in by someone else. Your job will be filled by another. Even those who love you most will, in time, move forward.

Solomon wrestled with this reality when he asked, “For who can tell man what will be after him under the sun?” (Ecclesiastes 6:12). No one knows what will happen after they’re gone. We spend years working, building, and striving, but what comes of it all? Will it last? Will it even matter?

The truth is, everything “under the sun” fades. Kingdoms crumble, wealth is spent, and even great names are eventually forgotten. But what’s done beyond the sun—that’s eternal. Jesus said, “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth…but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven” (Matthew 6:19-20). Earthly success is temporary. A life lived for Christ leaves an impact that time can’t erase.

So, how do you make your days count? You invest in what lasts. You raise your kids in the faith. You disciple younger believers. You share the gospel. You lead with integrity. You love sacrificially. These things ripple into eternity.

Your legacy isn’t in what you build but in who you point to. If your life leads others to Jesus, you’ve left something that will outlive you.

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ASK THIS:
What do you want to be remembered for when your life is over?
How are you investing in things that will last beyond your lifetime?
In what ways can you disciple and influence others for Christ today?
Are you storing up treasures in heaven, or are you focused on temporary success?
DO THIS:
Invest in what lasts—share your faith, disciple others, and leave an eternal impact.

PRAY THIS:
Lord, help me to live each day with eternity in mind, investing in what truly matters. May my life point others to You and leave an impact that lasts beyond my time on earth. Amen.

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Where The Glory Is.