Monday, September 20, 2021
Lord, You know how living in humility is a daily work project for me. In my normal, everyday activities, the devil subtly slips in a temptation for me to “show off” in some way or use my accomplishments to intimate “I’m important. Look what I’ve done!” He tells me I’m a self-made man. “You did this on your own. God is too busy striking people with lightning to help you!” What a liar!
He snuck in that pride factor when talking to Eve in the Garden, casting doubt on God’s goodness. “God knows when you eat from it [Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil] your eyes will be opened,” he said. “You will be like God, knowing good and evil” (Genesis 3:5). She and Adam fell for the lie. Instead of being like God, their pride created a chasm no man could cross between them and God. That separation has been mankind’s problem ever since. But this is no lie: TRUTH—God sent Jesus to bridge that chasm so we could be reconciled back to God. Oh, Jesus, I’m nothing without You. Open my eyes to recognize when pride tries to elevate itself in my life. I’ll never be Your equal.
I’m thankful, Jesus, You are our bridge to God the Father. Amen
THANKFUL 
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