Digging Deeper – November 6, 2023
Look here, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we are going to a certain town and will stay there a year. We will do business there and make a profit.” — James 4:13
Spaced Out
There was a planetarium that needed money, so its director dreamed up a gimmick that preyed upon future-oriented, hopeful, yet gullible people. He printed brochures offering one-thousand-acre lots on Mars for only twenty dollars. “This land still features pink skies, unlimited rock gardens, and not one but two moons. So peaceful, quiet, and romantic—even the natives are friendly,” the literature promised. “At one-sixth the gravity of Earth, your golf game will improve immensely—drives will be six times longer. Mars will provide a world of adventure for the entire family.” The gag was surprisingly successful. People across the country sent in their money for a deed.
James reminds us that making life plans without praying and seeking God is just as foolish as buying land on Mars. I may not know what the future holds, but I know Who holds my future. Because God holds eternity in His hands, isn’t it a good idea to trust Him with all your tomorrows?
Father, though I don’t know the future, You do. Help me make wise decisions today to prepare me for whatever the future holds. Amen.
Steve Roach serves as Pastor of Spiritual Growth for NorthStar Church. He lives in Acworth, Ga., with his wife, Amy, and his four children.
