“Playing God”
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Legend has it that in Ancient Rome, a slave would continuously whisper
“Remember you are mortal,”
in the ears of victorious generals as they were paraded through the streets of Rome; after coming home, triumphant, from battle.
I have often asked people who desire certain material blessings whether they are ready to handle them. And I have often seen people destroy themselves with the very blessings they sought and prayed for. I remember a young man who was unexpectedly thrown into wealth when a family member died suddenly. He bought a very powerful car with part of his inheritance, and sped to death on the Accra-Tema motorway in Ghana!
One danger of success is that we feel invincible; almost to the point of thinking we can “play God.”
Testimony Devotional writer, Lauretta Awude, took us through the rise and fall of king David in the past five days; outlining his success formula and what made him fail. In the end, she admonished us to “stay on track” when we become successful. Often, hubris and a sense of entitlement become a danger when we become successful.
In the account in 2 Samuel 11, David became so confident of himself that he thought he was entitled to everything; including Uriah’s wife; and, subsequently, his life! He had forgotten that In Deuteronomy 32:39, God said
Look now; I myself am He! There is no other god but Me!
I am the one who kills and gives life; I am the one who wounds and heals;
no one can be rescued from my powerful hand!
(Deuteronomy 32:39 NLT)
David had a lot of problems because of this single misstep.
One thing that can help us stay on track is our constant reminder to ourselves that all that we are, and all that we have, come from God. This constant reminder stabilizes and grounds us, and makes us aware that we are not entitled to anything unless God gives it to us.
Let us always remind ourselves that, “It is all by Grace“
MEMORY VERSE
“For when you have become full and prosperous and have built fine homes…Remember the LORD your God”
(Deuteronomy 8:12, 18)
QUESTIONS
How does power, wealth and success affect you?
Do you remember that what you have and what you are all by God grace?
PRAYER TIP
Father, please help me to stay humble;
whether in little or in plenty.
In Jesus’ name.
URGENT CALL
Every soul is valuable to God, far more than the entire world! But by nature, we are all sinful, and alienated from God, and we ultimately face his wrath!
God in His mercy and love made a way for us to remedy this. He gives us a chance to reverse this downward spiral to destruction, join His family, be part of His household, and become His children.
The first step to becoming a member of God’s household is for us to be saved.
Salvation comes through accepting Jesus Christ as our Lord and Personal Savior.
It is a very personal decision. No one can make that decision for you.
If you make that decision today, there will be great singing and rejoicing in heaven; because one new member has joined the family and household of God! A soul, much, much more valuable than the world, has been saved from destruction!
Do you want to make that decision today?
Please visit “The Believer’s Prayer” for guidance if you want to make that decision.
Then develop your new relationship with God through your Quiet Time.
Then find a Bible-Believing Church where you can Fellowship with like minded people.
We will be happy to hear from you through the contact information on that page, or the ones at the top of this page. Don’t delay. Make this very personal decision today!
God richly bless you
SPECIAL GRATITUDE
Thank you for visiting the Testimony Devotional Website.
We would not have gotten here without your prayers, goodwill and overall support. We are grateful, and humbled.
We thank God for counting us worthy to share in His Great Commission; and we thank you for sticking with us through this journey.
God richly bless you.
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