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Welcome to Day 2393 of Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom Wisdom Nuggets \u2013 Ecclesiastes 11:1-6 Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2393 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2393 of our Trek. The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. In today\u2019s Wisdom Nugget, I will guide you through the vast landscapes of biblical wisdom. Today, we\u2019re continuing our journey through the book of Ecclesiastes. Our focus will be on Ecclesiastes 11:1-6 from the New Living Translation. In these verses, Solomon offers profound insights into the principles of generosity, the unpredictability of life, and the importance of diligent work. Let\u2019s embark on this trek together and uncover the timeless wisdom that Solomon shares with us. Ecclesiastes 11:1-6 (NLT): 1 Send your grain across the seas, and in time, profits will flow back to you. 2 But divide your investments among many places, for you do not know what risks might lie ahead. 3 When clouds are heavy, the rains come down. Whether a tree falls north or south, it stays where it falls. 4 Farmers who wait for perfect weather never plant. If they watch every cloud, they never harvest. 5 Just as you cannot understand the path of the wind or the mystery of a tiny baby growing in its mother\u2019s womb, so you cannot understand the activity of God, who does all things. 6 Plant your seed in the morning and keep busy all afternoon, for you don\u2019t know if profit will come from one activity or another\u2014or maybe both. The Principle of Generosity and Investment: Solomon begins this passage with a powerful metaphor about generosity and investment: \u201cSend your grain across the seas, and in time, profits will flow back to you\u201d (verse 1). This suggests that we should not be afraid to take risks and invest our resources, whether they be financial, time, or talents. By putting our resources out into the world, we open up the possibility of future returns. It\u2019s a call to action, encouraging us to be proactive and forward-thinking. In verse 2, Solomon advises, \u201cBut divide your investments among many places, for you do not know what risks might lie ahead.\u201d This introduces the principle of diversification. As wise investors spread their investments to mitigate risk, we should diversify our efforts and resources. This means not putting all our eggs in one basket but spreading out our resources to increase the chances of success and minimize potential losses. These verses teach us about the importance of generosity and strategic investment. By being generous and wise with our resources, we create opportunities for growth and future returns. It\u2019s about taking calculated risks and being open to the possibilities that come from sharing what we have with the world. The Unpredictability of Life: Solomon then addresses the unpredictability of life in verse 3: \u201cWhen clouds are heavy, the rains come down. Whether a tree falls north or south, it stays where it falls.\u201d This verse reminds us that certain events in life...