Jehovah Resists The Proud

Psalm 138:6 – ” Though the LORD be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off.”

David writes this for our benefit, letting us know Jehovah has higher regard for the humble over the prideful.

At Psalm 138: 4 – 6, Jehovah’s faithfulness to His promises will evoke the homage of all those in the world. Psalm 138: 6 helps us to see that even with as powerful as Jehovah is, He’s capable of acknowledging those who keep humility and lowliness close to their heart. Even in all His glory, He never loses sight of the lowly, and in time elevates them. The prideful he keeps at a distance, the evil and egotistical can’t hide from his punishment and destruction. Those against him will never be able to find a safe place, forever running away but never succeeding. Their destruction is sure and obliteration will become known.

Is 2:8 shows the immense power that Jehovah has will be seen, the power to give or take life itself. Psalm 113 6 – 8 helps us to see how becoming humble, especially towards the LORD, that one will be blessed, raised up and given glory. Those glorified will be the poor and needy. Isaiah 57: 15 gives insight to how the lowly in heart and humble will be given renewed energy, a continuous hope for what is to come.

James 4: 6 is where we see a resisting of the proud and grace given to the humble. 1 Peter 5: 5 helps us to see how we can be humble by being subject to those related to us in the faith without regards to ourselves, becoming clothed in humility.

With prayerful consideration, I should pay attention to my steps so as to not be overly proud, to become humble with a contrite spirit, lowering my heart in relation to those around me as if I was poor in body so that I may become rich and wealth in spirit.

Rest A While

Mark 6:31 – “And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest awhile: for there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat.”

The writer Mark, while at the shores of the Sea of Galilee when it was close to the Passover of 32 C.E., wrote the words of Jesus addressed to the apostles.

The crowds were constantly coming and going, not allowing time to rest (even for a short bit), let alone time to even get a bite to eat. Even with the way the needs of the many are, taking the time to allow yourself time to recoup is necessary.

In the previous verse (Mk 6:30), the apostles were excited, wanting to inform and share with Jesus all that had happened and about everything that they were able to do and teach. At Mt 11:29, the yoke of Jesus is described. It gives us such purpose but is not overbearing. It provides refreshment as well as direction.

Even before the feeling of being overwhelmed becomes an issue, I myself should find time to make sure I can effectively be what I can for those around me, by taking the time to rest when I need to so as to have the energy to be what I need to be for those around me. By taking the time to rest, I give myself time to reflect and plan for the appropriate plan, and take action accordingly. In this way, I won’t over exert myself in maintaining the spiritual guidance in which I have received. This helps me to be of service when and where I am needed.

Be Still And Know….

(Psa 46:10) “Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.”

In Ps 46:8-11, one reference indicates that this section of verses is an exhortation to reflect upon the marvelous deliverance from wars and persecutions ( Physical and Spiritual), and learn the lesson and to become more reliant upon the Almighty creator and keeper of our souls.

Ps 46 expresses that God Almighty is more than capable of supplying for the needs of his servants and children, along with being able to protect what is rightfully his. When we are moving along inside the frenzied world, and our focus has become lost, even mildly, when we come to a point of no distraction and regain our focus on the progenitor of our very being, our strength comes back and focus becomes realigned. This will also help us realize if we need the help of others outside of ourselves, leading to whatever is necessary for our re-focus on reality.

(Psa 46:11 KJV) “The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.”

Being still will also help us in taking shelter in the one who is strong enough to keep us safe from the evil one who wishes us nothing good, and from the storms and waves of this world that would drag us down.

(Psa 46:6 – 9 KJV) The heathen raged, the kingdoms were moved: he uttered his voice, the earth melted. The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah. Come, behold the works of the LORD, what desolations he hath made in the earth. He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth; he breaketh the bow, and cutteth the spear in sunder; he burneth the chariot in the fire.

Jehovah God reminds us and warns our enemies at the same instance of what he’s capable of, bringing peace and salvation to His people along with death and destruction to His enemies. This act alone brings reconciliation and harmony among people and therefore throughout the earth in which His people reside.