The Best Investment

[172 words] There is an old saying I used to hear. It is: “a rooster one day and a feather duster the next.” This is a Texas way of saying that you shouldn’t “crow like a rooster” (boast) about what you have, because it could all disappear tomorrow. This reminds me of Proverbs 23:5 – “In the blink of an eye wealth disappears, for it will sprout wings and fly away like an eagle” (NLT). Wealth and possessions can be fleeting. You work hard and save but then unexpected expenses occur, and you find yourself broke and trying to figure out how you’re going to pay the water bill. Jesus taught us about riches that never fail. These are the things we do for others and God. These are eternal riches (Luke 12:33-34). And we should understand that our Heavenly Father will provide what we need (Matthew 6:31-33). So, let…