The pride of your heart has deceived you, you who dwell in the cleft of the rock, whose habitation is high; you who say in your heart, "Who will bring me down to the ground?" " Though you ascend as high as the eagle, and and though you set your nest among the stars, from there I will bring you down," says the Lord.
Obadiah 1:3-4
The Edomites had taken advantage of the Israel when the Chaldeans had ransacked the city. They went into Jerusalem afterward and took what they wanted. They thought since they had such an advantageous position in their high, rocky kingdom, they would be able to avoid the consequences of this wanton attack. God had other plans and declared His judgment by Obadiah.
Pride is very dangerous. Especially when it is based on the position the Lord has given us. Pride deceives us into thinking that what we have is deserved based on our person. Just because we are first today doesn't mean we will be first tomorrow. Humility keeps us grounded so that the Lord does not have to ground us.
Lord, thank you for all the blessings (advantages) You have put in my life. Never let me think they come from my own resources. Remind me that all I have belongs to You -- came from You.
Under His Blessings,
Pastor Jason
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