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Topics: Faithfulness, Preparation, Rest
A young man applied for a job as a farmhand. When the farmer asked for his qualifications, he said, "I can sleep when the wind blows."
This puzzled the farmer. But he liked the young man, and hired him.
A few days later, the farmer and his wife were awakened in the night by a
violent storm. They quickly began to check things out to see if all was
secure. They found that the shutters of the farmhouse had been securely
fastened. A good supply of logs had been set next to the fireplace.
The young man slept soundly.
The farmer and his wife then inspected their property. They found that
the farm tools had been placed in the storage shed, safe from the
elements. The tractor had been moved into the garage. The barn was
properly locked. Even the animals were calm. All was well.
The farmer then understood the meaning of the young man's words, "I can
sleep when the wind blows." Because the farmhand did his work loyally and
faithfully when the skies were clear, he was prepared for the storm when
it broke. So when the wind blew, he was not afraid. He could sleep in
peace.
Author Unknown
HOW DOES THIS APPLY TO OUR LIVES?
The story about the young farmhand illustrates a principle that is often
overlooked about being prepared for various events that occur in life.
There was nothing dramatic or sensational in the young farmhand's
preparations--he just faithfully did what was needed each day.
Consequently, peace was his, even in a storm. A short poem expresses this
principle as it pertains to your life.
It isn't the things you do,
It's the things you leave undone,
Which gives you a bit of heartache,
At the setting of the sun.
What are you leaving undone?