Bread on Water

So I have been absent for a while, but just so we refresh our minds, let's get back on track with this...

Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days.
ECCLESIASTES 11:1 (1-6)

At planting time the great Nile River overflows, flooding the cropland.
Farmers take the tiny seed and wade through the waters, sowing in flooded fields.
At the time it seems as though their efforts will be wasted. However, when the waters recede and the sun warms the soil the tiny seeds, which sank in the water, spring forth.
In the midst of a book, which cries out, "Vanity of vanities, all is vanity", there is hidden one of the most important truths of God's Word.
There are times in our life when we wonder whether or not it is worthwhile to serve God.
It seems as though those not serving God are prospering and enjoying life far more than we.
Serving God, however, is a long-range investment.
If we sow seeds of righteousness, even though it seems futile, we will of those seeds reap eternal life.
Those who sow to the flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption.
Solomon's advice is well taken, "Fear God, and keep His commandments: for this is the whole duty of man" (Ecclesiastes 12:13)

Prayer: Let me remember that payday for the Christian does not always come in this life.


Wise words from Ron Hembree in Devotions for Everyday Living.

Be blessed fam!