Four Wise Little Creatures

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Four Wise Little Creatures Proverbs 30:24-28

Wisdom In Small Things We look for lessons in big things (2 Kings 5:13) We miss many great lessons in small things (Prov. 30:24-28) We must be wise in our service to God (Jer. 4:22)

The Ant Industrious preparation (v. 25) Ants work hard to store up for winter (Prov. 6:6-8) Christians should do the same… Work in the summer of life (Jer. 8:20) Lost opportunities will be regretted (Mt. 25:14ff) Wintertime will soon come (Eccl. 9:10; Jn. 9:4)

The Coney (Badger) Humble refuge (v. 26) Conies are weak but seek refuge in rocks (Psa. 104:18) Christians should do the same… Recognize our weakness (Jer. 10:23) Take our refuge in God (Psa. 94:22; Heb. 6:18)

The Locust Unified strength (v. 27) Locust make a strong impact when they work & cooperate together (Joel 2:4ff) Christians should do the same… Strength in unity (Jn. 17:21-23; Eph. 4:16) Weakness in division (Mt. 12:25) They have no king … but we do!

The Lizard (Spider) Fearless perseverance (v. 28) Lizards take hold in high places Christians should do the same… Let us persevere to the end (Mt. 10:28; 24:12-13) Let us hold on to the end (Rev. 2:25; 3:11)

Four Wise Little Creatures Industrious preparation Humble refuge United strength Fearless perseverance