We are constantly reminded of our bodily needs by our bodily senses and desires, and by the material world. If we forget to eat physical food, we will be reminded by hunger pains. If we neglect to clothe our bodies and to collect fire wood, we will be reminded by feeling cold. If we neglect to earn and save money, then bills in the mail will soon make us aware of that need.
However, it is much easier to forget the needs of the spirit, because the prompting's are not as noticeable and deprivation signals are often overlooked. God in his providence may cause us to notice our neglect or forgetfulness. Perhaps this blog entry is one reminder.
King David said, "I have been young, and now am old, yet I have not seen the righteous person forsaken nor his children begging bread" (Psalm 37:23-26).
When we put God first in this world, we will always be looked after even in times of persecution, and in the world to come we will have eternal life. Jesus confirmed that in Mark 10:29-30.
However, labouring for eternal life is more important than working for the things of this world. Jesus said, "Labour not for the food which perishes, but for the food that endures unto eternal life".
Comparing this with the above passages, we see that, while some earthly work is necessary, we can work too long and hard for earthly comforts, and neglect to work for things eternal (John 6:27).
Paul Weresch
"I will not neglect to remind you." (2 Peter 1:12)
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