In other words, don’t forget where you came from! These verses offer us an excellent warning not to become too satisfied with ourselves and with what we have accomplished or acquired. It’s all too easy to become complacent and to start believing we are somehow responsible for our own good fortune.
This admonition doesn’t discount intelligence, hard work and thoughtful planning. Not at all! This is simply a reminder that once you get where you were headed, don’t forget to look back with gratitude and thanksgiving. God sustained you along the way. He is the one who made a way for you in the world. God is responsible for your intelligence, fortitude and abilities. Rather than become self-absorbed and prideful, we are to bow down with humility and awe that God would love one such as us.
The other danger to us once we have achieved great success, is that we forget who we were before we got to the mountaintop. It’s all too easy to forget who we left behind, and who we surpassed on the journey. Now is the time to extend a hand, offer a word of comfort, to give of our time and talents to benefit others.
The bottom line is that no matter where you are in life, God is there with you. He has been there from the moment you were conceived, and He will be with you when you breathe your last breath. He waits for you in heaven to greet you with loving arms.
My prayer today is that you offer up everything you are and everything you have to God in heaven, certain you will be rewarded 100 fold for your faith. And that you share your life, your time, your possessions and your faith at every opportunity.
Blessings on your journey,
Mary
3 comments:
Lord, May we NEVER forget that it was YOU...who brought us from Broken to Beautiful!!
I lift my hands up in the air, and give the Praise and Glory do to you, and shout Hallelujah...look what God has done!
Great word Mary, thank you!
Love you...have a great weekend!
Julie
This morning, the same thought came to mind before posting my morning's post about being a "woman of strength". That we can't really brag about anything since everything is from Him. I always tell my child that. So, he doesn't take credit for his victories. I think it's great to be aware where our successes come from. Thank you for this great reminder. Have a blessed week sister as we celebrate the Lord's sacrifice and His Resurrection.
All of your posts this week have been outstanding, Mary. Full of thought. Thanks for posting.
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