Facing the Self to See the Lord

May 24

The Word of God, the Holy Bible, admonishes us to recognize our insufficiency. That is probably one of the most difficult things for mankind to do. We delight ourselves in our accomplishments. We revel in the accolades that are heaped upon us when we attain goals that elude those of lesser ability. Part of what drives us is the sense of superiority that accompanies our achievements. But the Word of God, the Holy Bible, admonishes us to recognize our insufficiency.

Lest we become high and lifted up in our own conceit, may we reflect for a moment on a few basic truths: We cannot outsmart the stock market apart from His investment of insight within us. We cannot avoid natural disasters unless He shields us from them. We cannot assure our children will grow up safely if He removes His hedge from around them. We cannot even draw our next breath unless the Living God allows us to do so.

But, if we hold fast to Him; if we allow Jesus to be our Savior and Lord; if we invite His Holy Spirit to dwell within us, Jesus promises us that He will, “teach us all things” John 14:26. He will teach us how to live successfully in life and how to take hold of eternity.

As II Corinthians 13:4 says, “We also are weak in Him, yet toward you we will live with Him by God’s power.” It’s not about us; it’s about Jesus! Though we are weak, He gives us the power to succeed in life, to gain wealth, to lay hold on His Eternal Kingdom! Give Him the glory for the blessings He’s given you.