Go To The Ant
Go
to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! It has no commander,
no overseer or ruler, yet it stores its provisions in summer and gathers its
food at harvest.
How
long will you lie there, you sluggard? When will you get up from your sleep? A
little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest— and
poverty will come on you like a thief and scarcity like an armed man.
Proverbs 6:6-11
Although
ants may be a nuisance, Solomon praised them for their steadfast work ethic.
Little
by little, these hard workers have saved up enough to sustain themselves.
We
can learn from the ant. When God gives us times of plenty, we can prepare for
times when resources may be low. God is the provider of all that we have,
including our ability to work. We are to work diligently, be wise stewards of
what He has provided, and then rest in the promise of His care.
Trust God for today – and prepare for tomorrow.
Our Daily Bread –