Isaiah 2:17-18 New International Version (NIV)
17 The arrogance of man will be brought low
and human pride humbled;
the Lord alone will be exalted in that day,
18 and the idols will totally disappear.
and human pride humbled;
the Lord alone will be exalted in that day,
18 and the idols will totally disappear.
Sometimes when we get "too big for our britches,"
we find ourselves humbled by a natural disaster, world war, incurable disease,
economic depression, or widespread social disorder. Our arrogance can be a
predictor of our own impending disasters. Is there a general principle of our
universe at work here? ("Pride goes before a fall.") Or is this the
active discipline of God at work? I guess the answer is "Yes!" to
both of these questions. 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 it 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.
Thought for today:
Do I walk ahead of God or am I willing to let Him lead?
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