He who has a slack hand becomes poor, but the hand of the diligent makes rich. He who gathers in summer is a wise son; He who sleeps in harvest is a son who causes shame. (Proverbs 10: 4-5)
Most folks believe summer is a time of rest, relaxation, and chill time. While rest and recreation are needed, summer is still not a time to do nothing. While I am a strong advocate of a "work hard, play hard" philosophy, that does not mean we work hard all year and then play in the summer. It is a mix all year long!
Like sports, there is no off season for the Christ follower. We work to the glory of God and we play to His glory as well. (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+10%3A31&version=ESV) We do not vacation from His work. No labor for Christ is worthless. (1 Corinthians 15:58) Taking time off from God is like an athlete doing nothing during the off season . . . no lifting, no studying film, not dieting. He or she will regress and have much to make up for later when the season begins.
We are admonished to keep gathering . . .keep harvesting . . .whether in summer of fall. We are constantly in a season of planting, watering, and gathering as believers. A harvest may occur at any moment! Yes, folks need to see us going to church. They need to know we are praying for them. They need to have us share with them when appropriate. Yet they are also watching and listening when we think they are not . . .like when we are playing, resting, vacationing . . .
Do not get caught sleeping on opportunity!
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