Make Plans for Eternity
The November 2001 issue of National Graphic featured The Bushmen of the Kalahari Desert, who were made famous in the movie "The Gods Must Be Crazy". These Bushmen are able to survive under very difficult circumstances. For example, the desert area where they live does not have any surface water. How does someone survive without even the most basic supply—water?
The Kalahari Bushmen have some ingenious methods. One of them was to collect ostrich eggs and then, during the wet season, fill them with water and seal them. The ostrich eggs would then be buried and recovered during the dry season. It was this type of planning and preparation that enabled the Bushmen to survive where no one else could.
Planning is important in all aspects of our lives. In Luke 12: 13-21 we read of a parable about a man who made plans for his future. The problem was, he planned for a future on earth, but did not make provisions for eternity. The rich fool decided to tear down his barns and build bigger ones. The man represented many in Christ’s day and many in our day. He planned and planned and planned. He was a real businessman, always looking for an angle on making more money.
The November 2001 issue of National Graphic featured The Bushmen of the Kalahari Desert, who were made famous in the movie "The Gods Must Be Crazy". These Bushmen are able to survive under very difficult circumstances. For example, the desert area where they live does not have any surface water. How does someone survive without even the most basic supply—water?
The Kalahari Bushmen have some ingenious methods. One of them was to collect ostrich eggs and then, during the wet season, fill them with water and seal them. The ostrich eggs would then be buried and recovered during the dry season. It was this type of planning and preparation that enabled the Bushmen to survive where no one else could.
Planning is important in all aspects of our lives. In Luke 12: 13-21 we read of a parable about a man who made plans for his future. The problem was, he planned for a future on earth, but did not make provisions for eternity. The rich fool decided to tear down his barns and build bigger ones. The man represented many in Christ’s day and many in our day. He planned and planned and planned. He was a real businessman, always looking for an angle on making more money.
One of the greatest lies of our world is that money provides security. You can go to bed a millionaire and wake up a pauper. The rich fool’s covetous and greedy nature led him to tear down his barns and build new ones. But he didn’t plan for eternity. This man deceived himself into believing he had plenty of time. “Soul, you’ve done good...”
God spoke the truth, “Tonight your soul will be required….you will die.” Something to think about, isn’t it? Rob Combs, Minister
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