Michael Koelling: 4 things on earth that are small but unusually wise

4 things on earth that are small but unusually wise.
Proverbs 30:24-28 “24 There are four things on earth that are small but unusually wise:
25 Ants—they aren't strong,
but they store up food all summer.
26 Rock badgers—they aren't powerful,
but they make their homes among the rocks.
27 Locusts—they have no king,
but they march in formation.
28 Lizards—they are easy to catch,
but they are found even in kings' palaces.”

Ants

They aren’t strong but they store up food for the winter.
Ants…

Ants teach us about preparation and how to plan for the future.
It’s coming.
Work together to accomplish great and impossible tasks.
Ants teach us about teamwork in the church and in life.

Church has become lazy.
Complacent.
Comfortable.

To work diligently means being willing to work hard and do one’s best at any job given.

Diligent-make good use of resources
Lazy-waste good resources
Diligent-Are fully satisfied
Lazy-want much but get little
Diligent-love to give
Lazy-desire things but refuse to work for them-are full of excuses for not working
Diligent-reap abundance through hard work
Lazy-experience poverty because of laziness.

The church has become lethargic instead of diligent when sharing the message of Jesus Christ.

Rock Badgers

They aren’t powerful but they make their homes among the rocky cliffs.

Badgers are said to be the fearless, meanest animals in the world.

Great shelter.
Safe and secure.
Away from enemies where you are out of their reach.

Rock badgers build in a wise place.

They build their homes in a wise place.
They build their families in a wise place.
Rock badgers know exactly where to go when danger comes.

Jesus said He would build His church on the rock and that the gates of hell can not prevail against it.
He was referring to His work of salvation by dying for us on the cross.

Psalms 61:1-5 O God, listen to my cry! Hear my prayer! 2 From the ends of the earth, I will cry to you for help, for my heart is overwhelmed. Lead me to the towering rock of safety, 3 for you are my safe refuge, a fortress where my enemies cannot reach me.”

3.Locusts

They have no king but they march like an army in ranks.

Successful Military.
Locusts…/grasshoppers.

One seems insignificant as it leaps across the lawn; but when it joins forces with others, watch out!
The resulting swarm can soon devour all the vegetation in its path.
That's because locusts demonstrate the power of community.
What they cannot do by themselves, they can accomplish together.

In unity anything can be accomplished.
Locusts teach us about cooperation and order.
Tower of Babel.
Genesis 11 the whole world spoke a single language and used the same words.

If we would work together for the agenda of God we could accomplish anything for Him.
We have a King but only serve Him when it’s convenient, only serve Him when we want or need something, only serve Him when we are hurting, frustrated, mad, or confused.
I choose to serve Him in the good times and in the bad.

The church doesn’t grow cause it’s disciples don’t grow so no one is doing their job.

With no one prodding us, no one pushing us, no one to tazer us we should do our jobs, reach the lost disciple the found.

4. Lizards

They are easy to catch but they are found even in King’s Palaces.

Lizard’s…

Lizards are fearless.
I mean here they are in the King’s Palace running around enjoying all the benefits of a being a King without all of the responsibilities.

That’s me.
That’s us.

The best of everything resides in the King’s Palace.
Comforts, security, workers, servants, entertainment, foods, and drinks.
Safe from enemies in the King’s Palace.
Safe from the elements in the King’s Palace.
Safe from anyone or anything that would try to destroy us.

Matthew 9:35-38 “35 Jesus traveled through all the towns and villages of that area, teaching in the synagogues and announcing the Good News about the Kingdom. And he healed every kind of disease and illness. 36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them because they were confused and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. 37 He said to his disciples, "The harvest is great, but the workers are few. 38 So pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask him to send more workers into his fields."

Luke 10:2 “These were his instructions to them: "The harvest is great, but the workers are few. So pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask him to send more workers into his fields.”

Solution is laborers.

“Pray to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.”
Send out laborers!
Not your Pastor, Youth Pastor, Children’s Pastor, Associate Pastor, General Bishops, Sunday School Teacher, Life Team Captains, your momma nor your greasy, greasy granny but Christ.

I’ve noticed that when and only when Christ sends you out will you go and do.

We search for signs-I am a sign-I have been changed miraculously!
You are a laborer you are God’s tool.

2 Thessalonians 3:1-4 “1 Finally, dear brothers and sisters, we ask you to pray for us. Pray that the Lord's message will spread rapidly and be honored wherever it goes, just as when it came to you. 2 Pray, too, that we will be rescued from wicked and evil people, for not everyone is a believer. 3 But the Lord is faithful; he will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one. 4 And we are confident in the Lord that you are doing and will continue to do the things we commanded you.”