Lesson from an ant

Last night I was blessed to hear a sermon given by a pastor from Nairobi. He taught from Proverbs 6:6-8 "Go to the ant, you sluggard! Consider her ways and be wise, which, having no captain, overseer or ruler, provides her supplies in the summer, and gathers her food in the harvest."

I have read this scripture several times, but never studied it. These little ants have quite a bit to teach us:

They are never sitting still, they are always moving. They can not accomplish anything on their own, they are always working together. Pastor Tom did some research on these little guys so that we can really consider them: Their colonies go 50 km into the earth (I believe he said that translates into 39 miles). They have 2 stomachs, one is used to store up for their own nourishment and the other is used for sharing. Their life expectancy is 45 to 60 days and they get so much accomplished in that short time.

We only have this day to do all we can do with it, what are we doing to prepare the generations of tomorrow? What are we leaving behind for them? What plans have I made for my daily walk? What am I doing to encourage another and aid them down this narrow path? Too often, not enough is my answer, and the days go by with much time wasted.

Ecclesiates 9:10 Whatever your hand finds to do; do it with your might; for there is no work or device or knowledge or wisdom in the grave where you are going.

Proverbs 31 also has much to say about being diligent in every area, caring for your family and those around you, as well as the needy.

Father, thank You for Your word. For giving us the Holy Spirit to give us insight. For giving us pastors to teach us. Thank You for allowing us to be Your ambassadors. I pray that we would not take this role lightly. Father, I pray that your church would come together. That we would be busy about your work, not wasting a minute, allowing the enemy to steal from us a second of the plans You have prepared. I pray that we would be quick to come alongside and encourage the brethren you have placed in our lives. Father, remove us from our flesh that we may serve you every moment of our days. I know that You will give us the strength and it will be to your glory. The time You have given us is so short, Father, help us to not waste a moment. Open our eyes to see the hearts of those that are lost, give us obedience to share Your love with them. Help us to prepare the way for the next generation, there is much work to be done.