Blessing or Shame?

I hope all of you have been blessed in some way every day this week. 

Proverbs 10:5 says “He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.”  

I just want us to notice a couple of things in this verse that jumped out at me today. 

1) Both sons had the tools to do the work. They both had their needs met. They both had their health, the ability, the command, and the time.  

2) The time for harvest and work is upon both sons, whether they were ready for it or not. 

One son was wise, giving of himself, his time, and his energy. Thus bringing his father an abundant harvest and happiness. The other took all and gave nothing, thus bringing his father only shame.  

May we ever be the diligent children of God who bring Him joy.