--Wisdom / Virtue ~~

--CONSIDER WISDOM

--"Go the the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise." -
--[Proverbs 6:6]

---A group of hikers were walking along a mountain trail when one of them discovered several ants laboriously dragging an object much larger then themselves. Ants are industrious and are not afraid of tackling challenges. Solomon advised the "sluggard" (lazy man) to consider the ways of the ant and make preparations for future needs. We also need to prepare for the future, regardless of the obstacles and challenges we face.

In today's Bible reading the ant is depicted as having wisdom. "Which have no guide, overseer, or ruler, provider meat in the summer, and gathers her food in the harvest." The ant operates by God-given instinct and not by choice and intelligence. Find an ant colony and do some close observation. It will quickly become obvious that ants are controlled by sovereign design.

Solomon said, "Consider her ways, and be wise." The ants are as "wise" as they need to be for their situation. Are we equally wise for our situation? Unlike the ant we must prepare for eternity. Life on earth will soon be over. "To day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts" (Hebrews 3:15).

Wisdom looks ahead and is concerned about what happens after this life. Consider the signs of the time we are in according to Matthew 24. "Take heed tat no man deceive you." Fear seems to be gripping the hearts of many people. What will the future hold for our grandchildren? Will the economy collapse? Will we face another depression? These and may other questions can be so troubling that they almost overwhelm us.

But wisdom takes hold of Jesus' promise in Matthew 11:28 "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."
--BSW/DY~