How much should we plan for the future? That
question must weight heavily on the mind of our nation if one pays attention to
the media. Countless articles and ads warn us to have enough money for that
future big event most of us will face – retirement. It’s almost as if the only
reason we’re living now is to make sure we can live well in the future.
If planning for the future is the main reason
for living, are we not missing the point of life? God has put us here to enjoy
our time on earth and be good stewards of His gifts. He seeks our welfare by
faith in Him. Faith gives us peace now and a bright hope for the future.
A man came to Jesus asking Him to judge a
disputed inheritance. Jesus not only refused his request, he warned him not to
make his possessions the point of life. He said, “Watch out! Be on your
guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist of an abundance of
possessions.” (Luke 12:15)
We are to use what God has given us wisely, including time to plan
for our future. But if preparing for the future overwhelms the present, we’re being
foolish. Like the farmer who worked his children so hard that they didn’t
graduate from school. “I’m doing all this for their future,” he said, assuming their future
happiness depended on what they could earn, not what they could learn.
Lord, help us use what you’ve given us wisely.
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