This is classic and timeless proverbial teaching. How many stories across time can you think of that has this theme? It has always been in humanity's best interest to work and prepare. When we were an agrarian society, if you didn't chop wood; salt, dry, and can food; sew warm clothing; etc... when winter came you would die. Then it was life and death. Today, shelter and cheap food is plentiful, and we don't face the same risk. But there is a different risk-- not living. The easiest thing to do today is to work a job and after hours live a sedentary life in front of a screen. Your mind thinks it's engaging... through fantasy you live vicariously through the characters you watch and say to yourself, "I wish my life were like that"... and then a couple shows later, you yawn, and fall asleep... Get up the next day, repeat, all the while wishing for a different life. Your life is uniquely yours. May you find your passion and a creative outlet where you produce original work. You don't have to be famous, rich, or the best in the wold, but if you find your thing, and get lost in it, you will crave for nothing else. In your creative diligence, you will be fully satisfied.
Readings: Joshua 9:3-10:43; Luke 16:19-17:10; Psalms 83:1-18; Proverbs 13:4
