The ability to be honest with oneself is paramount in life. In America the popular belief is to do things yourself, but when they don’t turn out the way we want, we look for someone or something to blame or be our excuse. Not asking God, or better yet, not aligning our will with His will guarantees failure. Wanting to “do things our way” is what gets us into trouble, not accepting the responsibility of our actions is what keeps us there. Honesty with oneself helps begin this restorative process when aligned with the truth. And it also protects us from ever having to endure our self-created dilemmas.
“What sorrow awaits My rebellious children,”says the Lord.“You make plans that are contrary to Mine.You make alliances not directed by My Spirit,thus piling up your sins.2 For without consulting Me,you have gone down to Egypt for help.You have put your trust in Pharaoh’s protection.You have tried to hide in his shade.3 But by trusting Pharaoh, you will be humiliated,and by depending on him, you will be disgraced.4 For though his power extends to Zoan and his officials have arrived in Hanes,5 all who trust in him will be ashamed.He will not help you.Instead, he will disgrace you.”
Isaiah 30:1-5
An Ordinary Man's Pursuit of the Extraordinary God of the Bible. These are daily insights from reading the Bible from cover to cover yearly. It is intended to point others to the Truth, and inspire people to pursue the God of the Bible individually.
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