We have been working on hurricane disaster relief for four days. It is very strenuous work and we are very tired at the end of each day. But we are also very glad. We are helping people out in their time of crisis. Many have no other place to turn. In this area, relief organizations have been slow to respond.
Somehow tiredness is more acceptable when we have helped others or done something good. It is extremely frustrating to be tired as a result of meaningless activity.
Jeremiah 12:13 says, “They have sown wheat and reaped thorns; they have tired themselves out but profit nothing. They shall be ashamed of their harvests because of the fierce anger of the Lord.” God says that only what is done for His glory and in the power of His Holy Spirit will profit a man. Everything else will not last, will be burned and someday we will be ashamed of what we have done. If you don’t yet trust in Jesus, it is time that you give Him your life. Then and only then can you do what is profitable.
Reluctant Retiree 