Ants don't have any sort of retirement. They always have a job to do, whatever stage of life they're at. Ants literally die working. That doesn't mean that we should all suddenly become workaholics. The Bible doesn’t promote a lifestyle that’s dangerous to our health and makes us neglect important things like friends and family. In fact, God set us the example of resting when He took six days to create the world and everything in it, and then took time on the seventh day to rest. But our contemporary idea of retirement can't be found in the Bible. As long as we're alive, God's got work for us to do. We're never too old or too young for God to use us, and He's always got a plan for us, whatever stage we're at, whether we're new to being a Christian, or if we've been following Him our entire lives. Jesus’ ministry lasted 3-and-a-half years, and at the end of it He said, ‘I have finished the work which You have given Me to do.’ Salvation is available to us because Jesus proved Himself to be a faithful labourer who stayed on the task until the job God had assigned to Him was completed. Rest and relaxation, and even retirement are worthy and well-deserved rewards for a time (even a lifetime) of hard work. But the truth is, as long as we’re alive God has something for each of us to do. And in fulfilling the tasks He's given us, we’ll not only find joy and fulfilment, we’ll bless those around us too.

What Now?

Take a few minutes at the end of the day to just rest and relax in God’s presence. Thank Him for His plan and the work He's set for you.