Don't Waste Your Years of Plenty

God gives us years of plenty to prepare for the lean years ahead, not to squander on selfish desires and temporary pleasures. Joseph stored Egypt's abundant harvests so that people could survive the coming famine, and that same wisdom applies to both our material and spiritual lives. While we have health, strength, resources, and people who can teach and encourage us, we need to gather what will sustain us when those advantages are gone. Saving little by little, storing the truth of God's Word in our hearts, and cultivating kindness and love in our relationships are all part of faithful stewardship. Parents, teachers, and spiritual leaders will not always be available, so we must treasure their instruction rather than assume there will always be another opportunity to listen. What we lay in store is not merely for ourselves, but also for those who will need our help. Gratitude, self-denial, and diligence make the years of plenty fruitful. Every passing day is one less opportunity to prepare, and our greatest investment is in what will sustain our souls, bless others, and endure for eternity.