So I wanted to blog about what I read from my devotional this morning. I pray that it will inspire you and touch your heart like it touched mine. This devotional was taken from a book called "Our Daily Bread", and this particular devotion is written by Jennifer Benson Schuldt.
"Every year I do something special to celebrate the arrival of spring- I buy ant traps. Those little invaders continually march into our kitchen in search of any crumb left on the floor. They aren't picky; a shard of potato chip, a grain of rice, or even a speck of cheese will do.
Although ants may be a nuisance, Solomon praised them for their steadfeast work ethic ( Proverbs 6:6-11). He pointed out that ants are self-directed. They have 'no captain, overseer, or ruler' (v.7), yet they are very productive. The ants also keep busy even when it's not immediately necessary, providing supplies in the summer and gathering food in the harvest (v.8). By the time winter arrives, they're are worried about what they will eat. Little by little, these hard workers have saved up enough to substain 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 (Matthew 6:25-34).
Let's remember Solomon's advice: 'Go to the ant...consider her ways and be wise'" (Proverbs 6:6).
Jennifer Benson Schuldt is absolutely right. Remember that being a child of God means we rest in the peace of today and look forward for tomorrow being diligent with our time and resources.
DANG. :) That was a great post!
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