Tuesday, November 23, 2010

IF THE WORLD WERE FALLING TO PIECES

My daily calendar has this quote today from Martin Luther; Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree.

There seems to be a growing theme among us: daily.

Those freed from Egyptian slavery were to receive manna day after day.  There is a reason.
Jesus taught the disciples to pray for daily bread.  There is a reason
Paul wrote that we are to be renewed day by day.  There is a reason.

Because man tends to shot-gun his telescope, he seldom works from right now.  Right now--today--hardly has a chance for recognition unless it is a birthday or a holiday.  We live with looks past now to the future.  When this pattern completely develops we may well miss the daily relationship and provision Father wishes for us.

Yes, Thursday will be a super-special and important day of family celebration.  But lest we miss it, may we celebrate the wonders of right now.  And if the world should go to pieces tomorrow, at least we had a good time planting apple trees of love and hope and awe today!

2 comments:

Jim Tuttle said...

Love this post! Have a great "today!"

darryl scott said...

excellent! I am reminded now that NOW is the time for mending fences; Now is the time to review kid's homework and share important encouragements; and Now is the time to take time to help Her smile. now is all we have.
Terry, Thanks for..."Now"!

in Him, Scotty