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A Devotional Moment
Daniel 2:22 He reveals deep and mysterious things and knows what lies hidden in darkness, though he is surrounded by light.
He is aware of all things in his creation.
Mysteries beyond our comprehension. There is nothing hidden from him, including the enemy of our soul or his plans.
Therefore, you know he is aware of our secrets. Let’s not settle in a comfort zone believing we are getting away with anything because he hasn’t “zapped” us yet. He gives us free will.
Let us make it a goal for our soul that we will live in the light that is our Lord and savior and leave the darkness with the one who will not be a part of the light of the Lord.
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Change is like the Gospel, it is for everyone!
THE ROOT
A Study of the Word
“Consider the Ant”
Proverbs 6:6 Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise. KJV
Proverbs 6:6 Take a lesson from the ants, you lazybones. Learn from their ways and become wise! NLT
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Go to the ant- the ant is an insect.
Consider her ways-ants are eusocial means 👇🏽
Eusocial:
of or relating to a form of insect society, as that of ants, characterized by specialization of tasks and cooperative care of the young.
Specialize in tasks:
And cooperative care of the young.
To specialize-to render special or specific; invest with a special character, function, etc.
The ant specializes in tasks with a special character, function.
To maintain their existence there are special tasks they perform as a group.
They are not human, but they work in sync with each other to accomplish what the colony needs for their survival.
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Proverbs 6:6 says to be wise.
Who are they telling to consider the ant? 👇🏽
The sluggard.
A sluggard is-a person who is habitually inactive or lazy.
The nature of the ant:
any of numerous black, red, brown, or yellow social insects that live in highly organized colonies
containing wingless female workers, a winged queen, and, during breeding seasons, winged males, some species being noted for engaging in warfare, slavemaking, or the cultivation of food sources.
They engage in warfare, slavemaking or
Cultivation of food sources.
To cultivate means to prepare and work on (land) in order to raise crops; till.
Ants are not human, they go look for sources of food to take back to the colony.
The insect looks out for the colony and every one of them has a specific task to accomplish this.
Our stumbling block:
-have a problem woking with others.
-lack motivation to go find a job.
-lack motivation to get more training for a job.
-allow substance abuse to take over our lives.
-enabled by a partner, or family member who
The ant, an insect carry’s out the program the Lord has placed in his DNA.
The human, has superior intelligence to the ant, locked in our DNA, but lacks the discipline, motivation to find work and support self and household.
Currently, in our present state jobs have been stripped away from people. This message is not directed at them. It is directed at the ones who wasn’t working when others were employed.
Proverbs 6:6, it tells the sluggard- lazy person to be wise.👇🏽
Wise:
having the power of discerning and judging properly as to what is true or right.
We know what is right and wrong.
There is no reason for any of us to be lazy and refuse to get a job.
If a person is physically able to work with no impairment of body or mind, then we don’t have a legit excuse.
While not every person chooses crime as an answer to their lack of provisions.
There are some who will resort to different activities that are illegal and break the laws of God.
The penalty for breaking society rules varies, but can be disruptive to our lives.
The penalty for violating God’s law will have permanent consequences on our soul.
It is the soul that matters in life. Both physically-presently on earth and spiritually-eternally.
Nobody considers their soul. We think about our physical, and emotional, well being.
We think about our spiritual- for some of us that relates to Jesus Christ our Lord.
For others, that relates to the occult; crystals, mediums, psychics, witchcraft, paranormal, supernatural, and/or the worship of satan.
For those of us who have Jesus as our Lord and Savior, we consider our soul because we are in alignment with him and have a clear understanding that we can lose our salvation if we aren’t careful.
We know this by study of his word; having learned about how to live and conduct ourselves by his statues.
If this isn’t the case, there will be many who will be shocked to learn that grace did not cover their continued sin and acts of disobedience. God meant what he said when he wrote his laws for man to follow.
This is a message for the individual who refuse to “adult up” and choose to be lazy.
Proverbs 6:6 said for the sluggard, the lazy man to consider the ant here’s why 👇🏽
Proverbs 6:7-11 NLT
[7] Though they have no prince or governor or ruler to make them work,
[8] they labor hard all summer, gathering food for the winter.
[9] But you, lazybones, how long will you sleep? When will you wake up?
[10] A little extra sleep, a little more slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest-
[11] then poverty will pounce on you like a bandit; scarcity will attack you like an armed robber.
Proverbs 6:9 NLT
But you, lazybones, how long will you sleep? When will you wake up?
Lord, open our eyes and spirit to recognize the behavior of a lazy person is not okay with your plan for our lives,
May we take inventory of our lives and how we contribute to life and family. May we walk in alignment with your word.
In Jesus' name. Amen.
Dictionary References:
AMG's Annotated Strong's Hebrew Dictionary
of the Old Testament
Additional materials in the dictionary were taken from The
Complete Word Study Dictionary: Old Testament by Warren Baker and Eugene Carpenter (c) 2003 by AMG publishers. All Rights Reserved.
AMG's Annotated Strong's Hebrew Dictionary
of the New Testament
Additional materials in this dictionary were taken from the Complete Word Study Dictionary: New Testament compiled by Spiros Zodhiates.
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2Timothy 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
2Timothy 3:17 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.
2 Timothy 4:2 Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.
A Pouring Out of Living Water
John 4:14 But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst;
but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.
Living water is the eternal flow of God's spirit. He says he is the fountain of living water in
Jeremiah 2:13 But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.
Jeremiah 17:13 O LORD, the hope of Israel, all that forsake thee shall be ashamed, and they that depart from me shall be written in the earth, because they have forsaken the LORD, the fountain of living waters.
John 7:37 In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink.
Thirst: a sensation of dryness in the mouth and throat caused by need of liquid.The physical condition resulting from this need, strong or eager desire; craving: That strong, eager desire can occur in the physical for need of liquid to quench our thirst. It is also a spiritual need that needs quenching in our spirit.Drink: take in liquid, consume Receive the spirit of God, he is the source, fountain of eternal life-living water.
John 4:10 Jesus answered and said unto her, If thou knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give me to drink; thou wouldest have asked of him, and he would have given thee living water.
Revelation 21:6 6 And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely.Water: Water is Liquid, transparent in color, odorless and makes up lakes, rivers, oceans. Consider the movement of water- it flows, it can flow gently or in the movement of waves.
The focus is not the liquid, but the movement of the liquid water- it can flow gently or in movement of waves. It’s the movement.
Described as the flow or movement of waves, the flow of the spirit of God within you is felt physically in the body as your spirit is filled up with him.
Revelation 22:17 17 And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely. Drink: take in liquid, consume.Receive the spirit of God, he is the source, fountain of eternal life-living water
John 4:10 Jesus answered and said unto her, If thou knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give me to drink; thou wouldest have asked of him, and he would have given thee living water.
Revelation 21:6 And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely.
Revelation 22:17 And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.
This living water comes from God. He is the source, the fountain, It is for you, me, and anyone who desires to have him in our lives. when you invite him in your heart and life, he will come.He makes it available because it is his desire that no one perish. As it states in John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Invitation to meet Christ our Lord
For anyone reading this who has not asked the Lord Jesus into your heart
This is your opportunity. Ask him into your heart and life, confess your sins to him, ask his forgiveness. Make every effort from this day forward to turn away from sin. This is the act of repentance. God will meet you where you are.
If you are in the midst of sin; treat your vessel (body) wrong using substances that alter your mind, emotions, and behavior, you are in sexual immorality, corruption, or any combination of these or other forms of sin. Don’t put it off, as we are not promised tomorrow.
Come as you are. Listen, you weren’t feeling ashamed or embarrassed while you werecommitting the act, don’t allow those hindering spirits to stop you now.
Matthew 7:7 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:
Matthew 7:8 For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.
Whatever the sin, you and God have always been present during those times. It is you and him now, alone together as you read this. He stands with open arms.
John 7:3 In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink. John 7:38 He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.
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Hi, I'm Marsha!
So good to have you here.
C.H.A.R.G.E. Ministry is a prayer ministry.
Caring about your spiritual wellbeing, helping you realize your potential based on biblical principles through prayer, building a relationship with our Lord, Jesus Christ. Reaching out, spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ, and his plan of salvation.
God's Elect: Anyone who willingly chooses to accept Jesus Christ as their personal savior. Living by the commandments and mandates of God that is given in his Holy Scriptures.
I am a Licensed Practical Nurse, have a bachelor's degree in human services, an Ordained Licensed Evangelist, and have a singing ministry. My focus is to serve God to the fullest as I believe I have been called to do.
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Evangelist Marsha
Matthew 22:32 I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob? God is not the God of the dead, but of the living.
John 7:16 Jesus answered them, and said, My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me.