Falling Star

I woke up a little before 5 am this morning to jingling keys because 2 Corrections Officers came in to take my Bunkie to court. From that point on, I was up and waited for Jay to awake for our work out. Getting the extra jumpstart to my day allowed me to thoroughly review the book of Ezekiel in the“Bible in a Year.” It was interesting to see the description of the King of Tyre, with his comparison to Satan and pride being the main sin problem. It was said he was: “the seal of perfection, full of wisdom and perfect in beauty…”
“the anointed cherub who covers, established by God…”
“perfection in your ways from the day you were created…”
“your heart was lifted up because of your beauty…” YET
“you have become a horror, and shall be no more forever.” (Ezekiel 28: 11-19)
Interesting, the fall came all because of pride. It amazes me to see that Satan was held in such high esteem. The first description is more than enough for a being to be content, “seal of perfection, full of wisdom and perfect in beauty.” Yet the desire was for something more.
We fall into this same category today. We want more money, more respect, more fame, more things. These ambitions are driven by self. The sin of pride has been the catalyst for many downfalls. Lucifer, which means, “Day Star” held the highest exalted position in heaven. To express the meaning of Lucifer, he was the brightest star there was, and yet he wanted more. The only one brighter than him was his Creator and Master God.
When God makes us a star, we should shine as we are. There is nothing wrong with showing your splendor, but only as a reflection and exaltation to our Creator. It is when we take what was given to us and use it for self, when we believe we are better than those around us, that we strive to impress and succeed without giving full reverence to God. “Pride cometh before a fall.”
I am guilty as charged with misplaced pride, but I am working daily to remove “self” from the equation. I am and will always be a work in progress, under God’s construction.
Male leadership with Pastor Vic was amazing. Several inmates gave their testimonies and Pastor talked about keeping our godly character. In the face of adversity, and when the chaos of the tier can easily push buttons, keep your character in form. Interview tomorrow with the Star Ledger—praying for wisdom.
~~~YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES DO NOT DETERMINE YOUR OPPORTUNITIES~~~