Habakkuk 2:4 “See, the enemy is puffed up; his desires are not upright—but the righteous person will live by his faithfulness….
I’m struck again by the insidious, destructive power of pride. Faith involves the belief in something, someone greater than ourselves, God. Pride shifts the focus solely to us. “*I* did that. That was pretty cool. Look at me and what I can do.”
Habakkuk 2:18 “Of what value is an idol carved by a craftsman? Or an image that teaches lies? For the one who makes it trusts in his own creation; he makes idols that cannot speak.
It’s a slippery slope for sure, and humans aren’t well equipped to navigate it safely. We slip from faith to self-reliance without even realizing we’ve tipped over the edge. But our pride leads to nothing. Only our faith in God leads to eternity.
Habakkuk 2:19 Woe to him who says to wood, ‘Come to life!’ Or to lifeless stone, ‘Wake up!’ Can it give guidance? It is covered with gold and silver; there is no breath in it.”
Lord, We are a proud people. We put far too much faith in ourselves and our own abilities. Forgive us. Help us to root ourselves firmly in You alone. Help us to live by faith in You alone. Amen.
Habakkuk 2:20 The Lord is in his holy temple; let all the earth be silent before him.
Have a blessed day.