Bread

When you hear the word bread, what comes to mind? Of course, you have the type that is baked and most often comes in a loaf; you have the slang for "money"; and you have food in general. When I think of bread, I most often think of sustenance in general, something that will give me nourishment and fill my stomach.

I am amazed and humbled at how GOD has allowed us the knowledge to take grain and pulverize it and knead it into something that tastes good and is good. But, what if no one tilled and planted and gathered and milled and made into something of sustenance? Some people seem to forget that people actually have to work to make bread, either kind.

Today's word is Proverbs 12:11, NASB, which reads, "He who tills his land will have plenty of bread. But he who pursues worthless things lacks sense."

Lots of people like to be like The Little Red Hen's friends that did nothing but make fun of her preparation but certainly wanted her accumulated goods when they became hungry. There is absolutely nothing wrong with an honest day's work. There is absolutely nothing wrong with working hard to accomplish things. As a matter of fact, I find it down right honorable and pleasing.

Don't be foolish and chase foolish things instead of striving to better yourself and make a life. Pursue something good and honest and worthwhile. You'll find yourself with a full belly, and maybe even a little bread in your wallet.

Be Blessed,
Mickey T