[Billie]

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

[The Mayor]

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.

[dutchess]

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)))))

[Texagirl4W]

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

[Pippin]

YIPPIE!

Time to let my hair down!

[Diver Dave]

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.

[FreeTheHostages]

Or because Jesus Christ is King.

[deadhead]

Have a great weekend everyone!

Prayers for our Military

Prayers for the Iraqi election

[JustAmy]

LOL

I love this graphic ..... this is the way I looked and felt since we arrived home on Monday.

Thanks for posting the weekend thread, Billie.

Hope you are having a wonderful weekend.