January 12
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Why are you scheming against the LORD? He will destroy you with one blow; he won’t need to strike twice! – Nahum 1:9(NLT)
WHEN YOU SCHEME AGAINST THE LORD
A poem and essay by ILMA
Whenever you try to plot against the Lord
You are definitely blinded by the world
He can destroy you with one blow
Why risk doing it? It will retard your growth.
If you go with God’s plans, he will bless you
If you fight against it, you will be confused
The Lord is mighty and you should be fearful
He rewards those who are obedient and faithful.
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There are some people who like to compete or test the Lord. They have no idea that with one blow, he can destroy anyone. He is powerful, omnipotent and omniscient. So, why would someone even have the nerve to do it? Our sin nature automatically makes us rebellious. Without God’s Spirit, no one can even be righteous and holy. We are all sinners and fall short of God’s glory.
The prophet Nahum warns the people how to have a reverent fear of the Lord because he is all powerful and all knowing. He created us all and can do anything to us that we deserve. Although he is a just and loving God, he also hates sin. If we purposely want to follow our sinful nature, we are going to suffer the consequences of it.
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PRAYER
Lord, keep me away from my sinful nature and always obey you.
REFLECTION
Why shouldn’t we plot against the Lord?
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