Proverb of the Day--October 6th

~Proverbs 6~

 

 

 

"Go to the ant, O sluggard, observe her ways and be wise, whom, having no chief, officer or ruler, prepares her food in the summer and gathers her provision in the harvest."

 

~Proverbs 6:6-8

 

 

The ant is an object lesson to us as it scurries back and forth, keeps on the move, and often carries oversized loads. It gets a lot accomplished without benefit of a boss, foreman, or superintendent. When we watch a swarm of ants, they seem to move crazily in every direction, but their activity is purposeful and directed, even though there is no apparent chain of command. This little creature diligently and industriously works in the summer and gathers her food in the harvest. The emphasis here is not on making provision for the future, but on hard work now. This passage should not be used to teach that Christians should make provision for a rainy day. We are forbidden to lay up treasures on earth (Matt 6:19). It is true that ants do provide for their future, and it is also true that Christians should provide for theirs. But the difference is that the ant's future is in this world, whereas the believer's future is in heaven. Wise Christians, therefore, lay up their treasures in heaven, not on earth.

 

~The Believer's Bible Commentary

 

Love,

 

Ava Katherine<3