8 October 2012
Isaiah
65:21-22 They
shall build houses and inhabit them; they shall plant vineyards and eat their
fruit. They shall not build and another inhabit; they shall not plant and
another eat; for like the days of a tree shall the days of my people be, and my
chosen shall long enjoy the work of their hands.
Many people are
dependant on others for their feelings and state of mind, so often we need the
approval of others and the desire to please others and seldom without with the
cost of our own contentment. It is a wise person that plans for a long winter
or a dry summer, in the same way we all need to think about tomorrow and the
times we need to get through those harsh seasons of life. It is better to work
hard and use what you have wisely when you are young so that you will have
enough for those days when you are older.
When we invest in the
future it is not that we do not trust God to provide but that we use that which
God has given us to ensure survival in our tomorrows. It is often in tears and
sadness that we plant the seed that later will turn into the harvest of
tomorrow. As we grow older we realise that nobody will care for you more than
you will care for yourself, so it is wise to make provision for the golden years
of life. It is in using what God has given us wisely that we are able to give
God the glory. This not only applies to material things but also our
relationships with our family and especially with God.
Be encouraged today to
think of your investment in tomorrow.
David
Point to ponder: God is our
Provider, He gives us the seed, we plant it.
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