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FAITH IN GOD WHO BRINGS US DOWN FROM SELF-EXALTATION
September 24 Faith in God Bible Meditations Based on Obadiah-Jonah
Key Verses – Obadiah 1:4 Though thou exalt thyself as the eagle, and though thou set thy nest among the stars, thence will I bring thee down, saith the LORD.
Jonah 1:9 …I fear the LORD, the God of heaven, which hath made the sea and the dry land.
FAITH IN GOD WHO BRINGS US DOWN FROM SELF-EXALTATION
God brings us down from self-exaltation by His might
Indeed, humbling us to depend on Him day and night
Along His help for our faith to do what is right…
We yield to Him with meekness’ plight.
God brings us down from self-exaltation by His omnipotence
Indeed, exposing to us our destructive hypocrisy and pretense
Along His miracles for our faith to overcome doubt’s impotence…
We thank Him for His gift of eternal life yon our earthly existence.
God brings us down from self-exaltation by His grace
Indeed, guiding us to acknowledge His divine ways
Along His assurance for our faith to run for victory’s race…
We cling to Him against pride, towering midst failure-rays.
God brings us down from self-exaltation by His wisdom
Indeed, teaching us to trust Him against pleasure of worldly stardom
Along His Scriptures for our faith to enjoy genuine peaceful freedom…
We submit to Him in our ministry involvement upon His kingdom.
God brings us down from self-exaltation by His truth’s certainty
Indeed, illumining us against deception and falsity
Along His counsel for our faith to perform our responsibility…
We learn from Him while growing in our spirituality.
God brings us down from self-exaltation by His leadership
Indeed, instructing us toward fruitful stewardship
Along His direction for our faith to continue in His discipleship…
We surrender to Him as we exalt Him in our sincere worship.
God brings us down from self-exaltation by His compassion
Indeed, letting us recognize His forgiveness-provision
Along His love for our faith to pray midst fervent intercession…
We serve Him, praising Him for His heavenly vision.
September 24, 2025
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Beata Agustin
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