Proverbs 10: 5-6
In life, we go through different seasons, some of which are blooming and flourishing and full of life. However, other seasons are dry and painful, it seems as though all energy and soil is depleted of all ability to grow. In the seasons that are bright, joyful, and shiny, it is easy to sit back, relax, and enjoy the abundance of the moment. Solomon reminds us in Proverbs 10:5-6 of the importance of continuing to seek and gather the harvest of God’s goodness.
5 A wise youth harvests in the summer, but the one who sleeps during the harvest is a disgrace.
Even when life is good and God’s blessings are overflowing, we still must be intentional in spending time with the Father, gathering wisdom and love for Him. In doing this, it enables us to be proactive for preparing for the inevitable storms of life. How much more prepared we would be if we gather knowledge of the Word to sustain us while things were abundant, rather than simply glancing at the Lord’s goodness and moving on. It will be very evident whether or not we have harvested in the prosperous time when the drier, less plentiful seasons come around.
Solomon warns us:
6 The godly are showered with blessings, the words of the wicked conceal violent intentions.
When we have prepared well in continuously maintaining a relationship with the Father, our lives- even in the midst of a storm- will overflow with blessing. While no, we cannot be entirely protected from the trials of life; we will more easily see the blessings when we have been trained in looking for them. In contrast, when we hit the spiritual dry spells, it is very evident when we have not been diligent in time with the Lord. Our hearts are hard and depleted because we have not been spending time with Him, harvesting His love and turning the soil of our heart, mind, and soul.
This passage is a reminder as well as a challenge to seek the Lord through all season of life. Through the excitement and abundance of summer, the vibrant and colorful fall which then begins to fade into the cold and bitter winter, and back around to the new life of spring.
In every season of life, we have a reason to praise and worship our Creator.
He is always near, always Perfect, and always Good.
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