From The Word For Today...
...a lighthouse keeper on a rocky stretch of coastline who received a new supply of oil each month to keep the light burning.
Being close to the shore he had lots of guests. A woman from the village needed some oil to keep her family warm; a farmer requested some for his tractor; a mechanic wanted some to lubricate a wheel.
All the requests seemed legitimate so the lighthouse keeper tried to please everybody.
Before the month was over his oil was gone and the beacon went out. As a result several ships were wrecked and lives were lost.
When the authorities investigated, the man was very repentant. But to his excuses and pleading their reply was, 'You were given oil for one purpose - to keep the light burning.'
Be wise - prioritise!
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