1 posted on 01/28/2005 7:17:57 AM PST by Billie

To: ST.LOUIE1; Aquamarine; dansangel; dutchess; Mama_Bear; The Mayor; deadhead; Diver Dave; GailA; ...

Is it Friday yet? 'Morning, Finest. :)

2 posted on 01/28/2005 7:24:08 AM PST by Billie

To: ST.LOUIE1; Aquamarine; dutchess; Mama_Bear; dansangel; Billie; Aeronaut; deadhead; Diver Dave; ...

January 28, 2005

Ants And Elephant Seals

Read: Proverbs 6:6-11

Awake to righteousness, and do not sin; for some do not have the knowledge of God. —1 Corinthians 15:34

Bible In One Year: Exodus 1-4

Elephant seals spend most of their lives sleeping. Science News magazine reports, "Male elephant seals measure 16 feet from trunk-like nose to flipper, and they weigh about 3 tons. Occasionally, a seal will use a front flipper—incredibly tiny for such a massive creature—to scratch itself or flip sun-shielding sand on its body." Otherwise these huge animals are basically motionless.

The article goes on to state that because they don't eat while on land during the breeding season, they sleep most of the time. Besides scratching, dirt-flipping, or rolling over, these ponderous animals seldom move.

By contrast, the little ant seems tireless as it goes about its industrious work of storing up food for the colony. The writer of Proverbs commends the diligence of the ant, citing her active ways as a model for people who would live wisely.

There's a spiritual lesson here. Christians who pattern their service after the ant get things done for the Lord. But others, like the elephant seal, scarcely move. They seem to be barely alive spiritually, as if they are conserving their energy for some huge effort later on. But the time to get busy for Christ is now, even though our talents may seem insignificant.

Imitate the ant, not the elephant seal. —Dave Egner

Lord Christ, we humbly ask
Of Thee the power and will
With fear and meekness every task
Of duty to fulfill. —Montgomery

Many Christians do nothing, but no Christian has nothing to do.

3 posted on 01/28/2005 7:38:59 AM PST by The Mayor (Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.)

Hi Billie. Love your welcome graphic...that's me most mornings LOL!

It's definately TGIF for me. Flying home tomorrow. Two weeks without Mr. D. and the kids is long enough! Think dad's even ready to go home (except for the weather) ((((billie)))))

4 posted on 01/28/2005 7:44:06 AM PST by dutchess

I was beginning to think I missed Friday. You are late this morning, Miss ((Billie)). But we still love you.

5 posted on 01/28/2005 7:48:10 AM PST by Texagirl4W (Father, bless the person reading this in whatever it is that You know they are needing this day!)

Good reading today Rus. As always thanks for Our Daily Bread.

In response to your post yesterday...we're flying. I refuse to drive through Atlanta!

6 posted on 01/28/2005 7:57:56 AM PST by dutchess

7 posted on 01/28/2005 7:58:36 AM PST by Darksheare (Trolls beware, the icy hands of the forum wraith are behind you!)

YIPPIE!

Time to let my hair down!

8 posted on 01/28/2005 8:31:14 AM PST by Pippin (Harry Potter for president!--oops! I forgot he's English!)

Hey, Darks!

Did you break my wand while using it on those nasty libs?

9 posted on 01/28/2005 8:32:12 AM PST by Pippin (Harry Potter for president!--oops! I forgot he's English!)

Hey, Dutchess!

Can an Englishman run for president of the USA?

10 posted on 01/28/2005 8:33:26 AM PST by Pippin (Harry Potter for president!--oops! I forgot he's English!)

OH! BOY!

It's

FRIDAY!!!!!!

11 posted on 01/28/2005 8:34:12 AM PST by Pippin (Harry Potter for president!--oops! I forgot he's English!)

I don't blame you, Atlanta is a nightmare.

12 posted on 01/28/2005 8:34:34 AM PST by The Mayor (Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.)

Hi, TM!

It's a great day to be ALIVE!!!!

13 posted on 01/28/2005 8:35:08 AM PST by Pippin (Harry Potter for president!--oops! I forgot he's English!)

Mornin' Billie. TGIF. YIPPEEEEEE!!!
Just ground up some more beans for some fresh coffee (not FRENCH roast). Love the aroma of fresh brewed.
Got a busy day/weekend planned.
Have a GREAT day and GREAT weekend.

14 posted on 01/28/2005 8:39:13 AM PST by Diver Dave (Stay Prayed Up)

15 posted on 01/28/2005 8:39:23 AM PST by Darksheare (Trolls beware, the icy hands of the forum wraith are behind you!)

To: Billie; The Mayor

Or because Jesus Christ is King.

16 posted on 01/28/2005 8:45:34 AM PST by FreeTheHostages

17 posted on 01/28/2005 8:50:04 AM PST by Pippin (Harry Potter for president!--oops! I forgot he's English!)

To: FreeTheHostages

Hi, Freezie!

Glad to see you and your calendar are back! :o)

18 posted on 01/28/2005 8:50:45 AM PST by Pippin (Harry Potter for president!--oops! I forgot he's English!)

Hi everyone.
My wife Eve had a heart attack Wednesday morning.
I took her to the ER and she is stable at this time.
I must go now. Back later.
Dub & Eve

19 posted on 01/28/2005 9:04:38 AM PST by Dubya (Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father,but by me)

That's scary!

I'm glad eve's all right

I'll keep both of you in my prayers.

20 posted on 01/28/2005 9:12:01 AM PST by Pippin (Harry Potter for president!--oops! I forgot he's English!)

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