Manna in the Morning

We are all guilty of putting emphasis on wrong things from time to time. I remember a statement made by a professor of mine: “Only that which is eternal is really important.” I know in my heart that that is true but it is difficult sometimes not considering of real importance deadlines in my job or commitments to other people or hoeing the weeds in the garden and remembering to take out the trash. But, it is true that we often forget what is most important. As far as we know, no bird ever tried to build more nests than his neighbor. No fox ever fretted because he had only one hole in the earth in which to live and hide. No squirrel ever died in anxiety lest he should not lay up enough nuts for two winters instead of one. And no dog ever lost sleep over the fact that he did not have enough bones buried in the ground for his declining years. We need to keep in mind what Jesus said, “Seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things shall be added unto you.”