Everyone is inspired by the Nike "Just Do It" campaign—and rightfully so. I think it’s biblical.
Ecclesiastes 9:10 and 11 says this, “Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might; for there is no work or device or knowledge or wisdom in the grave where you are going….For man also does not know his time: Like fish taken in a cruel net, Like birds caught in a snare, So the sons of men are snared in an evil time, When it falls suddenly upon them.”
Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might—Just Do It!
When I graduated from High School our Class Night theme song was, Fantastic Voyage. One line in the song says, “Forget about your problems and your nine to five, and just sail along.” Sometimes we worry so much about things that matter the least and forget to do what matters the most.
Solomon reminds us that the unfortunate can arrive at anyone’s doorstep at any given time. He adds that we don't know the time when we'll be taken away from this place we call earth, and we can’t take our knowledge or wisdom with us to the grave. So, we’d better use it while we have the chance.
Live joyfully and spend your time appreciating life. Do what matters most and enjoy every minute. If you love it, do it with all your might. Walk in all that God has given you while you still have time.
Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might—Just Do It!