[S] Jeremiah 43:2; Revelations 13:5 --
2Azariah the son of Hoshaiah, and Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the arrogant men said to Jeremiah, "You are telling a lie! The LORD our God has not sent you to say, 'You are not to enter Egypt to reside there';
5There was given to him a mouth speaking arrogant words and blasphemies, and authority to act for forty-two months was given to him.
[O] The word "arrogant" in both of these verses caught my eyes because with the arrogance they mocked God. Just as in Proverbs 16:18 God explains how pride is the cause for destruction and stumbling, my own pride and arrogance will provide the quickest path to go against God's will for me. God graciously provides the best path for me but out of my pride I mistrust Him and in fact accuse Him of trying to do harm against me and instead applies my own "wisdom" thinking I can outsmart God. What an insult to God and a ridiculously stupid that is.
[A] Once again, the message of keeping my humility hits home for me. How I used to think my experiences was everything in doing God's ministry. I am quite grateful for God to have humbled me enough to realize those days were behind me and I must proceed in total humility and submission. I am still learning this concept because He wants me to promote into newer and higher grounds for His purposes. So, just when I thought I figured it out, I'm actually led to a newer path of humility. So, keep staying on my knees.
[P] Dear God, continue to teach me your humility. I want far from being arrogant and say things that will hurt Your heart. I want to stay obedient and humble toward You while serving others in the same spirit. Thank You for giving me opportunities to join You at work around me as I humbly follow Your footsteps. In Jesus' name. Amen.
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