Psalm 20: 1-9
Some trust in chariots. Some trust in horses. David knew better than to trust in any of the machines of battle. David knew that God saves His anointed, and we are just as anointed as David. If we call out for help on our dark day, God will be faithful to hear it. He is always on the line, ready to call down fire on the enemies plaguing you. Ask for help, and it will be given.
Matthew 26:69-27:10
Peter betrayed Jesus. It makes me weep just thinking about the guilt Peter must have felt. He probably felt like his three years with Jesus were wasted. He probably felt like he had lost Jesus’ friendship forever. He probably thought life was no longer worth living.
However, his guilt was Godly guilt. It drove him to repent, and in the end to being restored. Judas felt guilt, but it was of the world and it drove him to suicide. We must come to Jesus when we fail Him. Running from God does us no good. All it does is reinforce the idea that we have burned a bridge that is fireproof. God is there. He isn’t mad. He isn’t calling it quits on you. Lay down your guilt at His feet, and listen as HE instructs you how to move forward.
Exodus 9-10
Harden hearts. It can be so difficult for us to admit we were wrong. Sorry seems to be the hardest word to say. Yet, with God it shouldn’t be so. God is all knowing and we are not. When the signs are evident that you are on the wrong side of thing, pride is what will kill you. However, if you kill pride, you can find redemption.
Pharaoh refused to admit he was wrong. That doesn’t mean he didn’t KNOW he was wrong. He could clearly see that. His problem was he thought he could end up having it his way. He wanted none of the plagues, but to keep his slave force. God was not going to compromise when it came to the salvation of His people. He never will. So Pharaoh was faced with a situation he couldn’t win. He must admit defeat. Pride wouldn’t let him, and so he paid the price.
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