Let nothing be wasted, by J.R. Miller. Gather the fragments
that are left over, let nothing be wasted, John 6.12. It seems
remarkable that he who so easily could multiply the five loaves
into an abundant meal for thousands should be so particular about
saving the fragments. But Jesus would teach us economy. No matter how great our abundance,
we should take care of the fragments. After we have eaten at our tables,
there are hungry people who would be glad for the pieces that are
left over. This applies also to the fragments
of time. Many busy people waste whole
years of time in their life, in their minutes, which they
lose every day. If at the end of a year they
could gather up all these fragments, they would have many basketfuls
of golden time in which they might do much good. Likewise,
we should not waste our strength. Many people waste their bodily
energy, using it in play or useless amusements, when it belongs to
God and ought to be employed to its last particle for His
glory. Likewise, we should not waste
our affections by allowing them to be given to unworthy objects
or people. There is no limit to the application
of this principle. We must give account of everything
we have even the minutes of time, the little fractions of strength,
and the smallest bits of bread on our tables. Gather the fragments
that are left over. Let nothing be wasted. John 6.1