Cast Your Bread

"Cast your bread upon the waters, for after many days you will find it again." Ecclesiastes 11:1

Today's Inspiration with ITU
The wise man teaches us to do what we must do today and learn to do it so well even if we may not realize the fruits immediately. I read a note one day, in the office of this professor, that says: "In all that you do, think about the outcomes." I thought it was such a profound statement that kept me thinking for a while. I fully agree, it's good to think about the outcomes in all that we do.

However, there can be a problem getting concerned about the outcomes when we neglect what should be done in order to get the desired results. In the text above, Solomon, demonstrates that "finding" must be preceded by "casting". Until we have learned to cast before we find, whatever we happen to find along the way, becomes less cherishable as opposed to what we would have found had we cast.

One more thing Solomon, demonstrates to us is that there's a period of waiting between casting and finding. Finding doesn't just come instantly. It is always preceded by diligent efforts of casting and intense moments of waiting.

Three lessons to learn from this teaching
1. Never underestimate the little efforts you are putting into what you do today.
2. Never get disheartened from doing the good that you ought to do today simply because you can't see results immediately.
3. If you could just hang on there and not be weary, you may experience a harvest never thought possible

Prayer for Today
Father in heaven, thank you for such profound and life-changing words that came at the right time. I surely needed to hear this message. I pray that by your mercies I may learn to be patient while I await a greater harvest. In Jesus' Name, Amen!

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