Verse of the Day
The arrogance of man will be brought low and the pride of men humbled; the LORD alone will be exalted in that day, and the idols will totally disappear.
Isaiah 2:17-18
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
Every time humankind gets "too big for its britches," we find ourselves humbled by a natural disaster, world war, incurable disease, economic depression, or widespread social disorder. Our arrogance seems to be the best predictor of our own impending disasters. Is the force at work here a basic principle of our universe? ("Pride goes before a fall.") Or is this the active discipline of God at work? I guess the answer is "Yes!" Both of these. Both God and his world remind us that there is so much about our lives we can't control. This passage, however, goes beyond the general principles and promises an ultimate day when human arrogance will be eliminated and all false gods disappear. On that day, God's children will rejoice and be glad! Until then, let's walk humbly with our God.
My Prayer...
Dear Father in heaven, please humble me gently. I don't want to lose my keen sense of your presence by becoming too full of myself. Neither do I want to bring disaster upon myself or those I love. Give me an undivided heart of devotion to you out of appreciation for your grace. In the name of the Lord Jesus I pray. Amen.
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