Cast Your Bread Upon the Waters — Ecclesiastes 11:1–6

Kingdom Corner Podcast – November 21, 2025

In today’s episode, Matt continues his devotional journey through Ecclesiastes, reading from his book Searching for Significance and reflecting on Solomon’s timeless call to generous, faith-filled living. This session explores Ecclesiastes 11:1–6, one of Scripture’s clearest invitations to trust God by giving freely, sowing boldly, and living abundantly.

Episode Highlights

A New Rhythm for the Kingdom Corner

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• Matt shares the upcoming structure for the podcast:
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• Mondays/Tuesdays: The main teachings of the new series Kingdom People in the Pages of History.
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• Thursdays/Fridays: Devotional readings from Searching for Significance and Power and Authority Over Darkness.
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Introducing the New Series

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• A preview of The Nightingale Song—the first historical lens for the new series.
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• Reflections on the lives of five Naval Academy graduates shaped by the Vietnam War.
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• How history becomes a mirror to the human heart and a doorway into biblical truth.
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Devotional Reading — Ecclesiastes 11:1–6

Matt reads from Chapter 15 of his book, “Cast Your Bread Upon the Waters,” exploring four deep truths Solomon gives about generosity:

1. Give Freely and Generously

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• “Cast your bread upon the waters” was an ancient idiom of seemingly wasteful generosity.
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• Solomon encourages us to give with open hands, trusting God to bring the return in due season.
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• Jesus echoes this same truth in Luke 6:38.
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2. Give Widely

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• “Divide your portion to seven, even to eight” points to giving beyond comfort or calculation.
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• Giving is not only financial—it also meets unseen needs and shelters others from misfortune.
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3. Don’t Wait for Perfect Conditions

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• “He who watches the wind will not sow.”
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• Procrastination is a thief of blessing.
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• James Clear’s insight: life is short, so get moving.
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• Give now, act now, trust God now.
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4. Trust God’s Mysterious Work

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• We “do not know” the activity of God—His ways exceed our understanding.
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• As with the forming of a child in the womb, God works in hidden, miraculous patterns.
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• Our giving—big or small—is multiplied in ways we will never see until eternity.
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Scriptural Threads Woven Through This Episode

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• Luke 6:38 – “Give, and it will be given to you.”
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• Matthew 10:8 – “Freely you have received; freely give.”
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• Romans 11:33 – The unfathomable wisdom of God.
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• Luke 21:1–4 – The widow’s two mites and God’s miraculous math.
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• 2 Corinthians 9:7 – “God loves a cheerful giver.”
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• Genesis 9:7 – God’s call to fruitfulness and abundance.
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• Ephesians 3:16–21 – God’s overflowing “more than we ask or think” grace.
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Key Takeaways

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• Generosity is not about comfort—it’s about trust.
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• God multiplies what we release, even when it seems small.
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• Blessings move through those who live open-handed and open-hearted.
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• We sow today not because conditions are perfect, but because God is faithful.
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Closing Encouragement

Matt reminds listeners that God is a God of abundance, who fills His people with His presence, love, and generosity. When we give, we reflect His nature. When we sow, we partner with His purposes. When we trust, we step into His overflow.