“Go to the ant…consider her ways and be wise.” Pro6.6 ESV
Most people regard ants as pests rather than teachers. A good many people not only see ants this way they also have a similar attitude toward work. Monday morning for many is the drudge of life, that pesky burden we all must carry till we get to the weekend when we can finally do what we want to do and not what we have to do. But as Adam gave us work by the sweat of our brow so Christ comes to redeem it. In Him work is far more than just paying the mortgage. God tells us to learn from the ant, especially from its collective unity, productivity and to admire its ingenuity and industry. God would shape our view of work as He would shape our view of all things, to see it as a means to glorify and enjoy Him.
I believe it to be a mistaken notion, that when we get to heaven we will sit around all day drinking mint juleps. As God assigned work to Adam in the garden so I believe we will live productive lives in glory. We were created to be creative. Work, rest, play are all gifts of God to be enjoyed and even the ants employed to teach us this. 8/6/2008 ts
Just me trying to be honest with God.
