God targets pride; stay out of the line of fire

Isaiah 2:7-17 (LITV) :

“The lofty eyes of man shall be humbled, and the pride of men shall be bowed down;

but Jehovah, He alone, will be exalted in that day.

For the day of Jehovah of Hosts shall be on all the proud and lofty ones, and on all that is lifted up; and it will be abased;

And the pride of man shall be humbled; and the loftiness of men shall be abased; and Jehovah alone will be exalted in that day.”

Prosperity can be our enemy. When I take myself too seriously, I can be led to think that I am more important than I really am.

God said that Elihu’s counsel to Job was correct.  And Elihu said that pride keeps God from hearing our prayers. (Job 35:10-13)

If we have anything in this world, it is because God blessed us.

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No silver? No gold? Then bring what you have

photo by Mark Herpel, Creative Commons

Acts 3:6 (MWNT)  Instead, Peter said, “I do not have any silver, nor do I have any gold. However, what I have, I give it to you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and go!”

While we were in Chad, we struggled with finances… but the Holy Spirit gave us what we needed to bring God’s Word to thousands!

And He will do the same for you.

Let’s go into the world together, without silver or gold, but full of the Holy Spirit.

Bring what He gave you.

Generously give what you have.  It is always enough.

Psalm 23: The LORD is my Shepherd

The LORD is my Shepherd

Psalms 23:1-6 (LITV):  A Psalm of David.

Jehovah is my shepherd;

The Creator, the King of Kings… He is our Shepherd!  He paid the price for me, and cares for me deeply.

I shall not lack.

I am under His care. He has met my need. I am content and satisfied.

He makes me lie down in green pastures;

I am not afraid. I am at peace. There are no “parasites” bothering me. My hunger has been satisfied. (more…)