MORNING MANNA             9-8-25

MORNING MANNA               9-8-25
DON’T STOP LEARNING

Solomon said, “A wise man is strong; yea, A man of knowledge increaseth strength” (Prov. 24:5) . I am amazed at the attitude of some folks toward learning. They remind me of the farmer who said to the city preacher, “ The Lord don’t got no need for yur book larnin. “ The preacher, however, hit the nail on the head when he replied, “nor has He any greater need of your ignorance.” It was the wise inventor, Henry Ford, who said. “Anyone who stops learning is old, whether this happens at 20 or 80. Anyone who keeps on learning, not only remains young, but becomes constantly more valuable, regardless of physical capacity.” His remarks shows why some folks are always bored, tired, and discouraged. It is simply because they’ve stopped learning.

Life can be an exciting adventure if we keep on learning. There are always new trails to blaze and new heights to climb. No one knows everything about anything. I wish I could inspire every young person to really apply themselves to the task of learning all they can as soon as they can. I wish I could encourage every adult to re-capture the thrill of learning new things.
 Men who are successful in secular vocations are constantly updating their knowledge of pertinent issues. Surely Christians should do no less. Learning is hard work, but it pays great dividends. Knowledge is like a vain of gold that must be sought and extracted. The sluggard folds his hands in slumber, while others are working, and is destitute in the day of harvest. So is he void of knowledge who refuses to study.

While it is most important that we study the Bible, that isn’t the only thing. God‘s work requires a wide variety of skills. Some could be a great blessing to their church if they would learn how to type and then use their newly acquired talent for God. Others could learn how to operate a sound system, a steam boiler, or a printing press, etc. Some could take a course in music or bookkeeping. There’s no reason for so many people to sit idly by when they could be greatly used of God if they would apply themselves. Don’t waste your life. Get busy, dig, deep, work hard, prepare yourself to be used to God. You won’t regret it. – HDS, 1977

David Stone  
Lakeway Baptist Church  
Humble, TX