Read Proverbs 6:6-11
Awake to righteousness, and do not sin; for some do not have the knowledge of God. –1Corinthians 15:34
Elephant seals spend most of their lives sleeping. Science News magazine reports, “Male elephant seals measure 16 feet from trunk-like nose to flipper, and they weigh about 3 tons. Occasionally, a seal will use a front flipper—incredible tiny for such a massive creature—to scratch itself or flip sun-shielding sand on its body”. Otherwise these huge animals are basically motionless.
The article goes on to state that because they don’t eat while on land during the breeding season, they sleep most of the time. Besides scratching, dirt-flipping, or rolling over, these ponderous animals seldom move.
By contrast, the ant seems tireless as it goes about its industrious work of storing up food for the colony. The writer of Proverbs commends the diligence of the ant, citing her active ways as a model for people who live wisely.
There’s a spiritual lesson here. Christians who pattern their service after the ant get things done for the Lord. But others, like the elephant seal, scarcely move. They seem to be barely alive spiritually, as if they are conserving their energy for some huge effort later on. But the time to get busy for Christ is now, even though our talents may seem insignificant.
Imitate the ant, not the elephant seal. –Dave Egner
Lord Christ, we humbly ask
Of Thee the power and will
With fear and meekness every task
Of duty to fulfil. –Montgomery
Many Christians do nothing, but no Christians has nothing to do.
Prayer:
¨ Pray for all the leaders in your church as ministries commence for this year.
¨ Ask God for His strength so that when a call of need is expressed, many will respond willingly.
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