BEWARE OF PRIDE II
Memorise: And, ye masters, do
the same things unto them, forbearing threatening: knowing that your Master
also is in heaven; neither is there respect of persons with him. Ephesians 6:9
Read: Romans 12:3-10, Bible
in one year: 2nd Kings 19:8-21:18, Proverbs 24:21-34
Do you know that there are
many people who have lost precious opportunities that God meant for their
breakthrough or turn-around, all because they think highly of themselves beyond
what they really are? Quite a good number of God’s people are suffering
unnecessarily just because they despised lofty opportunities in the form of
persons, situations, gifts and relationships packaged in simple, unattractive
and lowly boxes.
Some of our sisters would not
want to get married to anyone that is not at least at the same level as they
are, due to their high educational qualifications, fast promotion to the
position of executive in blue chip companies or because of their famous and
wealthy backgrounds. As a result of this, they are not prepared for the will of
God. God does not see the way we see; He has a purpose for us His people. It
doesn’t matter if you are already an MD of a multinational corporation at age
25, God may say a first degree holder management trainee is your husband. Would
you be humble enough to accept? Many have allowed their earthly privileged
position or possession to make them miss out of God’s will for their lives;
thus, a fulfilled and blissful marriage experience has eluded them. Young lady
listen! If you were brought up with a sliver spoon in your mouth or you are a
high flyer and you are unmarried, be wise, you are now a child of God, your
heavenly Father knows all about you, He determines who becomes this or that.
Trust in Him with all your heart, He has your best interest at heart. That man
God is saying is your husband, though he does not seem to measure up to your
standard as you may claim, God is taking him somewhere. He is not at the bus
stop of his life yet. All you need to do is to confirm if he is God’s will for
you. If this is ascertained, you would be wise to accede to his proposal to
you. But go into the relationship following the laid down guidelines of your
church. If you do, you will not get your fingers burnt.
Some of us also allow our
position and wealth to interfere with the way we relate with people that are
not as privileged as we are at this particular time. I write at this particular
time because such people may be going somewhere with God like Joseph in Egypt. One
thing we should bear in mind as children of God is that, God has a purpose for
those he brings around us, including the driver, the house help, the gardener
and others; they deserve to be treated with dignity.
Action Point
Review the way you relate to
those who are less privilege around you and prayerfully correct any issues you
observed.
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