From the fifth of five books that have had a major effect on me: Money, Possessions and Eternity by Randy Alcorn (from page 297):
“After feeding the five thousand, Jesus told his disciples, “Gather the pieces that are left over. Let nothing be wasted.” (John 6:12). If ever waste wasn’t an issue, you would think it would be when the provision was miraculously provided! We should remember Christ’s words, “Let nothing be wasted,” when we look in our refrigerators and garbage cans and garages. Can you imagine the disciples sitting in a small circle and Jesus multiplying the loaves and fish in their midst until they are buried under piles of it while the multitudes go hungry? Unthinkable, isn’t it? God provides excess not so it can be stored up but so it can be distributed to the needy.”
I would agree that nothing should be wasted and that overabundance should be distributed. I believe there is a living prophet for the world today and has been since the restoration of the fullness of Christ’s Gospel (which was removed with the Priesthood as a result of the prophesied Great Apostasy) through Joseph Smith (the first living prophet on Earth since the Apostasy). Because of this belief, I DO believe in storing food and other necessities. It’s been over 60 years that our prophets of this day have been exhorting us to build a year’s supply of food and funds bit by bit. Even if someone is not a member of the LDS church, I believe this prophetic exhortation applies. Of course, that’s just my belief.
I always love your blog! Makes one think, in general. LOVE that!
Thanks, Tori, I’m glad you like it 🙂