The vision of Obadiah. This is what the Lord GOD has said about Edom:
We have heard a message from the LORD; a messenger has been sent among the nations:
“Rise up, and let us go to war against her.” Look, I will make you insignificant among the nations;
you will be deeply despised.
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| Do not gloat over your brother in the day of his calamity; do not rejoice over the people of Judah in the day of their destruction; do not boastfully mock in the day of distress. |
| Do not enter the gate of My people in the day of their disaster. Yes, you — do not gloat over their misery in the day of their disaster and do not appropriate their possessions in the day of their disaster. Do not stand at the crossroads to cut off their fugitives, and do not hand over their survivors in the day of distress. For the Day of the LORD is near, against all the nations. As you have done, so it will be done to you; what you deserve will return on your own head. Obadiah1:1-2, 12-15. |
So here we have another prophet--Obadiah blessed by the Holy Spirit and proclaiming God's word to Israel. Not much good to say. They had presumptuous hearts and the Lord was bringing them down--putting them in their place. They didn't choose to humble themselves--so God was humbling them. Will God do the same to us? Can we apply this to our lives? God wants us to put Him first--But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be provided for you. Matthew 6:33 (HCSB). He wants four things from those who love Him--and He promises three things. If My people who are called by My name humble themselves, pray and seek My face, and turn from their evil ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14 (HCSB). Good trade--great promises from God--hearing us, forgiving us, and healing. What more could we ask for?
Are you willing to...
Humble yourself--putting God first instead of your own desires?
Pray?
Seek God--face to face--that would be looking Him in the eye?
Turn from any evil-thoughts, deeds, or actions--in your life?
Not much to ask for--but everything to give to God.
Prayer – My beloved God, just as You taught...do
unto others as you would have them do unto you. I humbly place myself into Your
capable hands—putting You first. Trading my humble self—continuing to give up
evil ways—and offering prayers I seek Your face and your ways. I claim
your promise to forgive my sin and ask that You would heal this land in which I
live. May more people humbly come each day to seek and find salvation in You,
Jesus, and be filled with Your Holy Spirit.
Friday’s Feast at the
King’s Table
God wants us
to humble ourselves. 2 Chronicles 7:14. Can you eat Humble Pie?
Humble Pie
3 large eggs
½ cup butter,
melted and cooled
1½ cups
sugar
2 Tbsp flour
2 Tbsp
vinegar
1 Tbsp
vanilla
1 unbaked
pie crust
Beat eggs. Add melted butter, sugar,
flour, vinegar and vanilla. Mix well. Pour into pie shell and bake 45 minutes
at 300 degrees.
© 2015 by Mickey
M. Hunacek. All rights reserved.
All
scripture quoted from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) unless otherwise
noted.
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