September 11, 2013 The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold, therefore shall be beg in harvest, and have nothing, Proverbs 20:4 There is a famous children’s story about a little red hen who searched for other barnyard residents to help her bake bread. No matter where she went, all the other animals had some reason why they couldn’t pitch in and help. Finally, she decided to bake the bread by herself, and soon the entire barnyard was filled with the enticing aroma of her coop-baked bread. When the other animals smelled the fine bread, they flocked around the chicken coop with their mouths watering. The hen peeked her head out and announced, “Everyone who helped make the bread gest a big slice with butter!” Whereupon, she proceeded to eat hers in front of a group of regretful loafers. How sorry a day it will be when we are called to stand before the judgment throne of God if we have not chosen to follow His commandments. He has asked us to do what we know we should, and often we disobey, not through an evil spirit, but because of laziness. Just as the animals in the story, though, we can hope to receive no more than we were willing to give in this life. If we give nothing, then nothing will be received. If we give much, our Father in heaven will heap an unending supply of good things upon us. PRAYER: When a call comes for obedience or service, let me be the first to raise my hand to volunteer, O Lord I do not want to be left outside in the last days. Welcome me into your holy presence, Father. Amen
Posted on: Wed, 11 Sep 2013 11:11:52 +0000
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