Pride Before a Fall

Scripture Esth 5:11 Then Haman told them of his great riches, the multitude of his children, everything in which the king had promoted him, and how he had advanced him above the officials and servants of the king.

Observation: It seems almost automatic if we are talking to someone we tell them of our prosperity and brag about what we have or done. It seems at times that is where our joy is found in bragging to others making us feel worthy. We become so busy trying to impress others about what we have that we forget who gave it to us. People aren’t impressed and if anything you might hurt someone’s feelings that they are not as blessed as you are. If we spent that time trying to impress our Heavenly Father with worship and service our true life in heaven would be filled with rewards and treasures that will last and God would be glorified. If we would humble ourselves before others and give God the glory that would help others seek God and not what God has given us.

Application: I’m one of the worst offenders of this. I need to justify myself before man instead of my Lord. I want people to think highly of me instead of my creator. Even when I serve I still have the focus on me instead of the one who asks me to serve, my Master. I need to do things in glory to God and let others know that is why I do it and that everything that I have comes from my generous God and I have nothing to do with it.

Prayer: My Master help me be a better servant, help humble me before others and take this arrogance from my spirit. Teach me how to be the best servant I can be to you and do everything that you call me to do. Take this pride from me that the only thing that I’m proud of is being your child.