God asks, “Would you condemn Me that you may be justified?” [1]
How many of us are guilty of having condemning thoughts of God while having approving thoughts of ourselves?
God asks, “Have you an arm like God? Or can you thunder with a voice like His?” [2]
What if the God who spoke this universe into existence began to compare your power with His?
God says, “Look on everyone who is proud, and bring him low; tread down the wicked in their place. Hide them in the dust together, bind their faces in hidden darkness. Then I will also confess to you that your own right hand can save you.” [3]
The arrogant and wicked have reinforcements. Spiritual powers of wickedness in high places! These powers are impossible for mere mortals to overcome. The Lord says, “Bring him low. Then I will confess to you that your own right hand can save you.”
“Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; and His greatness is unsearchable.” [4]
As we praise God and give Him glory, He reveals His greatness to us. There is no one greater than God. He is able to do what we cannot.
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. He counts the number of the stars; He calls them all by name. Great is our Lord, and mighty in power; His understanding is infinite.” [5]
Our Mighty God has a name for each of the billion trillion stars. He spoke them into existence. And yet, He is gentle enough to tenderly heal a broken heart.
“Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.” [6]
It is better to have a humble estimation of oneself than a know-it-all attitude. It is better to realize our smallness and God’s greatness than vice versa.
“Dear Heavenly Father, please forgive us for the times that we have harbored proud thoughts about ourselves and lowly thoughts about You. Please mercifully help us to realize Your greatness now, on this side of eternity, before we meet You face to face. Thank You for being willing and able to heal our broken hearts. We praise You. In the Name of Your Son Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.”
[1] Job 40:8
[2] Job 40:9
[3] Job 40:12-14
[4] Psalm 145:3
[5] Psalm 147:3-5
[6] Proverbs 26:12
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