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Big things do not always teach the biggest lessons or accomplish the best results Matt 10:42

We look for big things and want to do big things and as a result many little things go unnoticed 2Kings 5:13 In overlooking the little things, we miss some great lessons. Big things do not always teach the biggest lessons or accomplish the best results Matt 10:42

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Big things do not always teach the biggest lessons or accomplish the best results Matt 10:42

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  1. We look for big things and want to do big things and as a result many little things go unnoticed 2Kings 5:13 • In overlooking the little things, we miss some great lessons

  2. Big things do not always teach the biggest lessons or accomplish the best results Matt 10:42 • The wisdom of four little creatures teach us some valuable lessons

  3. LESSONS FROM LITTLE CREATURES Prov 30:24-28 • LESSON FROM THE ANT (PREPARATION)

  4. LESSONS FROM LITTLE CREATURES Prov 30:24-28 • LESSON FROM THE ANT (PREPARATION) • Diligent preparation (v. 25) Prov 6:6-8 • “A people” -- “They live in communities regulated by definite laws, each member bearing a well defined and separate part of the work of the colony” (American International Encyclopedia)

  5. LESSONS FROM LITTLE CREATURES Prov 30:24-28 • LESSON FROM THE ANT (PREPARATION) • Christians should profit from the ant’s wisdom • Work during summer of life Jer 8:20 • Lost opportunity regretted Matt 25:1-10 • Begin early Eccl 12:1 • Time coming when work ceases Jhn 9:4 • Time for rest in eternity Rev 14:13

  6. LESSONS FROM LITTLE CREATURES Prov 30:24-28 • LESSON FROM THE ANT (PREPARATION) • Stores food in a safe place Matt 6:19-20; 1Tim 6:17

  7. LESSONS FROM LITTLE CREATURES Prov 30:24-28 • LESSON FROM THE CONIES (REFUGE)

  8. LESSONS FROM LITTLE CREATURES Prov 30:24-28 • LESSON FROM THE CONIES (REFUGE) • A sure refuge (v. 26) Psa 104:18 • God is and has been man’s refuge since the beginning Psa 46:1; 94:22 • Christ is our rock and our refuge Jer 10:23; Isa 28:15; 2Cor 1:9; 1Tim 6:17; Matt 15:9

  9. LESSONS FROM LITTLE CREATURES Prov 30:24-28 • LESSON FROM THE CONIES (REFUGE) • Our refuge is in the body of Christ - established on a sure foundation (bed rock) Matt 16:18; Acts 4:11; Eph 2:20; 1Pet 2:4-5 • Song: “He Hideth My Soul”

  10. LESSONS FROM LITTLE CREATURES Prov 30:24-28 • LESSON FROM LOCUST (COOPERATION)

  11. LESSONS FROM LITTLE CREATURES Prov 30:24-28 • LESSON FROM LOCUST (COOPERATION) • Unity and cooperation (v. 27) • Devastation of locust in Egypt Ex 10:14-15

  12. LESSONS FROM LITTLE CREATURES Prov 30:24-28 • LESSON FROM LOCUST (COOPERATION) • Lessons for the church • Strength is dissipated in division Matt 12:25; • We must speak the same thing 1Cor 1:10-13 • If locust can cooperate without a king, surely we can with one

  13. LESSONS FROM LITTLE CREATURES Prov 30:24-28 • LESSON FROM SPIDER (PERSEVERANCE)

  14. LESSONS FROM LITTLE CREATURES Prov 30:24-28 • LESSON FROM SPIDER (PERSEVERANCE) • Fearless labor and perseverance (v. 28) • Christians must have perseverance and courage • A fearless labor Matt 10:28 • Endurance to end Matt 24:13 • Use our abilities not hide them Matt 25

  15. LESSONS FROM LITTLE CREATURES Prov 30:24-28

  16. LESSONS FROM LITTLE CREATURES Prov 30:24-28 • Prepare now by taking advantage of opportunities in “summer” 2Cor 6:2 • Takerefuge in Christ (Rock) Gal 3:27 • Cooperate with God’s people 1Cor 1:10 • Persevere to the end and the reward is yours Rev 2:10

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