Proverbs 6:06 – 08 gives us a glimpse at the type of attitude that makes for success. It is not simply an individual attitude but it is a corporate culture, a collective attitude that allows one of God’s tiniest creatures to survive and even thrive regardless of the external conditions they face.
The writer says, “Go to the ant and consider, ponder, study, and meditate on her ways and be wise, that is become excellent in following suit.”
As I considered the attitude of the ant, there were four unique things that I drew from my consideration of the ant.
1. Ants have an attitude of perseverance that will not allow them to quit!
Have you ever noticed that if ants are traveling or going somewhere and you try to stop them, that they will simply climb over you; climb under; go around you; or find another way to get to where they are going? What a great attitude for any individual; any family; or any organization. When you know where you are headed…and your way gets blocked, look for alternative ways to get there but do not quit!
2. Ants have a proper attitude toward personal responsibility.
Each ant does its part and never complains about it not being his/her job. They have no need of a supervisor; a manager; a boss; or a leader. Each ant takes turns leading by example and doing carrying its fair share of the load. Every organization can reach its maximum potential when every person takes personal responsibility to carry their share of the load and then some!
3. Ants have a proper attitude toward work.
Ants think winter all summer and summer all winter. They are not so naïve or short sighted as to think that the beautiful days of summer will last always or the cold famine of winter will always be their lot. Therefore the ant works hard during the summer because they know that winter is on the way. While hibernating during the winter, ants think, “this won’t last forever, soon summer will be here and we will be back to work.” Ants have an attitude that is work is fun and they enjoy what they do. When you enjoy your work – you work for fun.
4. Ants have a proper attitude toward possessions.
Have ever noticed that the ant gathers as much provisions as possible? They will team up to carry the load just so that they can have as much as possible. The attitude of doing and getting as much as possible, while you can is vital to the success of the ant. This same attitude is vital to your success…during the time that you have; do the best you can; for as long as you can; and gather all that you can. Get all the knowledge that you can; all the friends that you can; get all the land that you can; give all the service that you can; help as many people as you can.
Consider the Attitude of the Ant!
The writer says, “Go to the ant and consider, ponder, study, and meditate on her ways and be wise, that is become excellent in following suit.”
As I considered the attitude of the ant, there were four unique things that I drew from my consideration of the ant.
1. Ants have an attitude of perseverance that will not allow them to quit!
Have you ever noticed that if ants are traveling or going somewhere and you try to stop them, that they will simply climb over you; climb under; go around you; or find another way to get to where they are going? What a great attitude for any individual; any family; or any organization. When you know where you are headed…and your way gets blocked, look for alternative ways to get there but do not quit!
2. Ants have a proper attitude toward personal responsibility.
Each ant does its part and never complains about it not being his/her job. They have no need of a supervisor; a manager; a boss; or a leader. Each ant takes turns leading by example and doing carrying its fair share of the load. Every organization can reach its maximum potential when every person takes personal responsibility to carry their share of the load and then some!
3. Ants have a proper attitude toward work.
Ants think winter all summer and summer all winter. They are not so naïve or short sighted as to think that the beautiful days of summer will last always or the cold famine of winter will always be their lot. Therefore the ant works hard during the summer because they know that winter is on the way. While hibernating during the winter, ants think, “this won’t last forever, soon summer will be here and we will be back to work.” Ants have an attitude that is work is fun and they enjoy what they do. When you enjoy your work – you work for fun.
4. Ants have a proper attitude toward possessions.
Have ever noticed that the ant gathers as much provisions as possible? They will team up to carry the load just so that they can have as much as possible. The attitude of doing and getting as much as possible, while you can is vital to the success of the ant. This same attitude is vital to your success…during the time that you have; do the best you can; for as long as you can; and gather all that you can. Get all the knowledge that you can; all the friends that you can; get all the land that you can; give all the service that you can; help as many people as you can.
Consider the Attitude of the Ant!
HALLELUJAH!!! That is true. i look over the many years since I first began my journey in business and I remembered an observation of ants in high school psychology. Long story short I have had a lot of businesses that fell apart, or I just managed them wrong but people still look to me for advice. I realized a few months ago that it is not because I was the greatest but I have stuck it out and not quit that success is beginning to manifest. The shear blessing from walking over, around and under has created a natural database of wisdom based solutions. So I can testify that this message was timely and is definitely the truth. It was also a much needed reminder. Thank you Bishop Davis. What truly makes me love you for real is that your a practical man of God and it does not take four other books and ten other people to explain what you just said. You make it plain.
ReplyDeleteSincerely,
Darrell Roach