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26/05/2026

🐜 15 THINGS TO LEARN FROM THE ANTS

(Proverbs 6:6–8)

📖 Introduction

God often uses small things to teach great truths. One of the most powerful illustrations in Scripture is the ant.

The Bible says:

“Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise.” — Proverbs 6:6

The ant has no king, no boss, no supervisor, yet it demonstrates discipline, diligence, preparation, and unity.

For believers living in the Dispensation of Grace, these lessons illustrate how we should live while waiting for the appearing of the Lord Jesus Christ.

The ant teaches us how to live responsibly, wisely, and faithfully in this present age.

🐜 15 LESSONS FROM THE ANT

1️⃣ CONSIDERATION
(Learn by observation)
📖 Proverbs 6:6
Explanation:
God commands believers to observe and reflect. Wisdom begins when we consider God's creation.

Sub-points:
Careful reflection – God teaches through creation (Romans 1:20)
Correct instruction – Scripture reveals wisdom (2 Timothy 3:16)
Christ-centered learning – Christ is the wisdom of God (1 Corinthians 1:24)

2️⃣ CONVICTION
(Awaken from spiritual laziness)
📖 Proverbs 6:6
The verse addresses the sluggard, exposing spiritual laziness.

Sub-points:
Conviction against slothfulness (Romans 13:11)
Call to awaken spiritually (Ephesians 5:14)
Commitment to diligence (Colossians 3:23)

3️⃣ COOPERATION
(Ants work together)
📖 Ecclesiastes 4:9
Ants survive because of unity.

Sub-points:
Believers labor together (1 Corinthians 3:9)
Members of one body (1 Corinthians 12:27)
Ministry through mutual service (Galatians 6:2)

4️⃣ CONSISTENCY
(Ants never stop working)
📖 Galatians 6:9
They work daily and faithfully.

Sub-points:
Continue in well-doing (2 Thessalonians 3:13)
Constant spiritual growth (Colossians 2:6-7)
Committed Christian living (Philippians 1:6)

5️⃣ COMMITMENT
(They finish their tasks)
📖 1 Corinthians 15:58
Ants do not abandon their labor.

Sub-points:
Be steadfast in service
Be unmovable in doctrine
Be abundant in the Lord's work

6️⃣ CONSCIENTIOUSNESS
(They work without supervision)
📖 Colossians 3:22-23
Ants do not need supervision.

Sub-points:
Serve the Lord sincerely
Labor with integrity
Work heartily unto God

7️⃣ CONSERVATION
(They store food wisely)
📖 Proverbs 6:8
Ants gather for the future.

Sub-points:
Gather spiritual nourishment (Colossians 3:16)
Grow in doctrine (2 Timothy 2:15)
Guard the truth (2 Timothy 1:13)

8️⃣ CONSTRUCTION
(They build their colony)
📖 1 Corinthians 3:9
Ants build structures for survival.

Sub-points:
Believers build the church (Ephesians 2:21)
Ministry builds others (Ephesians 4:12)
Doctrine strengthens the body (Acts 20:32)

9️⃣ CAUTION
(Ants avoid danger)
📖 Ephesians 5:15
Ants move carefully.

Sub-points:
Walk circumspectly
Avoid spiritual traps
Guard your testimony

🔟 COMMUNICATION
(Ants signal each other)
📖 Colossians 4:6
Ants share information.

Sub-points:
Speak with grace
Share the gospel (2 Corinthians 5:20)
Strengthen believers (1 Thessalonians 5:11)

1️⃣1️⃣ COURAGE
(Ants carry heavy burdens)
📖 Galatians 6:2
Ants carry many times their weight.

Sub-points:
Carry burdens together
Stand strong in trials
Trust God's strength (Philippians 4:13)

1️⃣2️⃣ CONTINUITY
(They work daily)
📖 2 Timothy 4:2
Ants do not take long breaks.

Sub-points:
Preach the Word continually
Practice spiritual discipline
Persevere in ministry

1️⃣3️⃣ CONTENTMENT
(Ants gather only what they need)
📖 1 Timothy 6:6-8

Sub-points:
Godliness with contentment
Gratefulness for provision
Focus on eternal riches

1️⃣4️⃣ CONTRIBUTION
(Every ant contributes)
📖 Romans 12:4-6

Sub-points:
Every believer has a role
Every gift builds the church
Every member matters

1️⃣5️⃣ CONSUMMATION
(Their work prepares for the future)
📖 2 Timothy 4:7-8
The ant works for tomorrow.

Sub-points:
Finish your course
Fight the good fight
Look for Christ's appearing

🏁 Conclusion

The ant is tiny, but its lessons are tremendous.
It teaches believers:
diligence
discipline
preparation
unity
responsibility

While the world wastes time, believers must be faithful laborers in the dispensation of grace.

Our time is short, our mission is great, and our Savior is coming.

📣 Call to Action
Believer, ask yourself today:
Are you lazy or laboring?

Are you wasting time or working for Christ?
Are you prepared for the Lord's appearing?

📖 1 Corinthians 15:58
“Be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord.”
👉 Be like the ant — diligent, disciplined, and devoted.

🔥 Final Thoughts

1️⃣ Small creatures teach big wisdom 🐜
2️⃣ God rewards faithful workers 👷
3️⃣ Laziness leads to spiritual poverty ⚠️
4️⃣ Discipline produces fruitful ministry 🌾
5️⃣ Christ is coming — keep working 👑

20/05/2026

That beautiful reminder comes from Psalm 55:22 in the Bible. It is a comforting promise that you don't have to carry the weight of your anxieties or struggles all on your own.Here is a quick breakdown of what this means for your daily life:

The Action:
"Cast your cares" means to actively roll, throw, or release the heavy burdens of life into God's hands. It is an intentional choice to stop carrying what was never meant to crush you.

The Promise:
When you let go, God promises to "sustain you". He provides the exact strength, peace, and provision you need to endure the storm.

The Result:
The verse concludes that He will never let the righteous be shaken.
Even when the world around you is uncertain, trusting God gives you an unshakeable foundation.

If you are going through a difficult time right now, taking a moment to pause and pray through this verse can be a great way to find some much-needed rest and perspective. You can learn more about how to apply this to your struggles on Desiring God.

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Idulog mo lahat yan Kay Jesus!

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Amang Banal na Dios
Nagpupuri at nag papasalamat ako sa araw na ito sa maghapon na kaloob mo dahil sinamahan mo kami!

30/04/2026

Like sheep, they are driven to hell
with death as their shepherd.
(Decent people will rule them in the morning.)
Their forms will decay in the grave,
far away from their comfortable homes.
But God will buy me back from the power of hell
because he will take me. Selah
Do not be afraid when someone becomes rich,
when the greatness of his house increases.
He will not take anything with him when he dies.
His greatness cannot follow him.
Even though he blesses himself while he is alive
(and they praise you when you do well for yourself),
he must join the generation of his ancestors,
who will never see light ⌞again⌟.
Mortals, with what they treasure, still don't have understanding.
They are like animals that die.
Psalms 49:14-20

30/04/2026

Gospel of the Night

The apostles gathered around Jesus. They reported to him everything they had done and taught. So he said to them, "Let's go to a place where we can be alone to rest for a while." Many people were coming and going, and Jesus and the apostles didn't even have a chance to eat. So they went away in a boat to a place where they could be alone. But many people saw them leave and recognized them. The people ran from all the cities and arrived ahead of them. When Jesus got out of the boat, he saw a large crowd and felt sorry for them. They were like sheep without a shepherd. So he spent a lot of time teaching them.
Mark 6:30-34

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