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Observe and Be Wise

by Brett Fuller on September 16, 2019

Self motivated people are priceless. Trying to manage folks who will only be moved by a superior’s provoking is not preferable.

Solomon fancied himself as a renaissance man, dabbling in a number of different fields. At best, he was a junior biologist, but he did make note of an amazing phenomenon. In Proverbs 6:6-8 he says, “Go to the ant, O sluggard, observe her ways and be wise,7Which, having no chief, officer or ruler, 8 Prepares her food in the summer and gathers her provision in the harvest.”

His frustration with the unmotivated must have been high. As king, everyone was at his bidding. Yet, if his kingdom were to run optimally, he had to have inspired personnel.

Observing the ant prompted him to pen a lesson. An entire colony of insects functioning tirelessly without commands from on high. Each one fulfilling their individual purpose while serving the colony. Smart, content and hard working.

May you shame the ant to become the next wise man’s object lesson. Live right, live well…

 

About the Author
Brett Fuller

Brett Fuller is the presiding Bishop of Every Nation’s family of churches in the metropolitan Washington DC area, that fall under the umbrella of the Grace Covenant Church’s purview. He also serves as Chaplain of the Washington Commanders. From 2005 to 2014 he served as Chaplain for the National Association of Basketball Coaches. In 2000, he initiated a bill in Congress to build a memorial honoring the African American Slaves who helped build America. Though the bill was never passed, he still hopes to complete the mission. Also, from 2007-2009 he served on President George Bush's Advisory Board for Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Pastor Brett has written two devotionals: “Live Well”, and “Relate Well” and recently published two books: Dreaming in Black and White and High Ceilings. He and his lovely wife of 36 years, Cynthia, frequently conduct marriage and family seminars. Brett also coordinates relational and professional development seminars, helping leaders in every walk of life to become better leaders. He and his bride reside in Chantilly, VA, have parented 7 children and have been blessed with 2 wonderful daughter in-laws. And most recently, they have welcomed their first grandchild; Ava Lily.

 

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