I have often wondered what good ants are. I mean really. What do they DO? What GOOD are they? Well…besides the obvious answer of annoyance. Ants have become a part of my daily life. I am not complaining. Just stating a fact. And tonight they helped spark my idea about this blog. I have always thought that ants are attracted to sweet things. I mean, I have never see ants get into Tabasco sauce! So I “googled” it and I found that yes, most species of ants are attracted to sweet things. I guess the ones in my bathroom sink like my sweet smelling hand soap? I cannot leave anything out on my counters for any amount of time or any food in my sink. I cannot leave anything in the pantry opened. That is why my fridge is jammed pack with opened boxes of cereal, crackers, and anything from the states…because these ants can eat through packaging from the states. Yeah…these are ants on steroids.
Anyhow…going off the idea that ants are attracted to sweet things, it made me think of the verses in Psalm 19.
7 The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul;
The testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple;
8 The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart;
The commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes;
9 The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever;
The judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.
10 More to be desired are they than gold,
Yea, than much fine gold;
Sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.
11 Moreover by them Your servant is warned,
And in keeping them there is great reward.
Oh, how I wanted to be drawn to His Word like the ants are drawn to sugar. Oh, how I want it to convert my soul, make me wise, and enlighten my eyes. I want to desire it more than fine gold. I want His Word to be sweet to me, sweeter than honey and the honeycomb. That has been my prayer lately. I want to desire more. I want to see more clearly. I want to be transformed by His Word. Daily. I want, in this instance, to be an ant drawn to the honey. I never thought I would want to be an ant. Annoying people on a daily basis is not on my list of things I want to accomplish in life. But being drawn to His Word, yes. It being sweet to my soul, yes Lord. Give me more. Fill my longing with You.
I guess ants are good for something. They serve as a reminder of His Word, His sweet, like honey, Word.
Amen sister. I've discovered that same thing lately. The desire to be transformed by His Word, DAILY! That's the main thing for me! Makes me think of II Cor. 4:16. I want to be renewed daily!
ReplyDeleteGreat post!
P.S. I was in Tim's...Saturday? I don't remember when it was, but I got a box of Nilla Wafers and I got to the checkout and there was a huge hole in the box. Like...something had eaten through it. It was the strangest thing. The girl told me to go get another box.
P.P.S. My mouse is evidently STILL around and he got into an old loaf of bread. He (or she) bit through the plastic wrapper part and like...tunneled its way into the middle of the loaf. When I discovered it, I was so grossed out. :(
I HATE MICE.
But I love you :)