Oh, Ahab, the grown man, the king who throws a temper tantrum when he doesn’t get a piece of land he has no right to. Who won’t ask that prophet, the real prophet, for advice because he knows he won’t like what he’ll hear. I mean come on! How childish is that? “Nope. I don’t … Continue reading 1 Kings 20-22 Psalm 100
Tag: humility
Deuteronomy 7-9 Psalm 55
There is a lot worth reflecting on in these chapters. Moses reminded them that they were not chosen because they were in any way worthy. It’s so easy to fall into the mindset that we deserve or have somehow earned the blessings we’ve received. It’s important to remember that we were simply chosen. That we … Continue reading Deuteronomy 7-9 Psalm 55
Numbers 19-21 Psalm 46
Moses and Aaron weren’t denied entrance to the Promised Land because they got angry. It wasn’t even for disobeying and hitting the rock instead of talking to it (as I was taught more than once growing up.) They were punished because they took credit for God’s provision. Moses stood up there, next to Aaron, and … Continue reading Numbers 19-21 Psalm 46