Have you thanked Him?
Have you praised Him?
Have you made it your priority to agree and cooperate with Him today?
Have you taken that deep breath and listened for what He has for you today?
ARE YOU SEEKING?
1 Timothy 2:1 (The Message)
1-3The first thing I want you to do is pray. Pray every way you know how, for everyone you know.
“A proud man is always looking down on things and people; and, of course, as long as you are looking down, you cannot see something that is above you.”
― C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity
Pride.
The BIBLE warns us about it.
Proverbs 16:18
Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.
But our culture sure glorifies it huh?
“Everybody look at me!” “I’m the man!”Plastic surgery, Botox injections, reality TV, everyone is an EXPERT, striving to be noticed, put on a pedestal, and glorified. Everyone looking for their 15 minutes.
We even glorify dysfunction. Divorces and bad relationships get the ratings. We watch shows where others are humiliated, punk’d, and “dissed”. As long as “WE” end up on top that is all that matters!
What is wrong with this picture?
It is, to coin a phrase from my good buddy Tom Thompson, “JACKED UP.”
Truth is GOD is not a fan…
James 4:6
That is why Scripture says:
“God opposes the proud
but shows favor to the humble.”[a]
but shows favor to the humble.”[a]
Instead, Jesus' life exemplified humility; in fact He cloaked himself with humanity choosing a path of humility and service not arrogance and haughtiness.
Philippians 2:5-7
Easy-to-Read Version (ERV)
5 In your life together, think the way Christ Jesus thought.
6 He was like God in every way,
but he did not think that his being equal with God was something to use for his own benefit.
7 Instead, he gave up everything, even his place with God.
He accepted the role of a servant, appearing in human form.
During his life as a man,
but he did not think that his being equal with God was something to use for his own benefit.
7 Instead, he gave up everything, even his place with God.
He accepted the role of a servant, appearing in human form.
During his life as a man,
We need to do the same!
Never forget, Christ was the leader of a counter-cultural revolution and HE STILL LEADS US in the same way.
Clearly our world does not value an attitude or lifestyle of humility; rather, our culture applauds high achievement, outward beauty, elevated positions, and exceptional skills. But God assures us that if we choose meekness - living in submission to Jesus as Master of our lives - He will reward us in both this life and the life to come!
Matthew 5:5
Easy-to-Read Version (ERV)
5 Great blessings belong to those who are humble.
I know it is tough in a culture that preaches pride to go against the grain.
I know it is tough to be patient, to remain in the backseat while CHRIST DOES THE DRIVING, but trust me when I say that when we humble ourselves before the Lord and yield to His authority, and choose to obey Him, He will be our source of confidence and strength.
He won’t steer you wrong! Trust Him!
Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Put down the pride.
Have a blessed day!
I love you all.
Freedom Church
Pastor GDelaney
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