Come Up, Put Down
October 16, 2024
DAILY PROVERB:
Proverbs 25:4-7
Take away the dross from the silver, and there shall come forth a vessel for the finer. Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness. Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men: For better it is that it be said unto thee, Come up hither; than that thou shouldest be put lower in the presence of the prince whom thine eyes have seen.
OUTLOOK ON THE IN BOOK:
Have you ever experienced embarrassment? If we were honest, we would all admit to feeling embarrassed at some point in our lives. But what exactly causes this feeling of embarrassment? Is it when we are alone, singing a wrong note or spilling our coffee, or making a mistake in golf or tripping over a rug? No, in those moments, we typically feel frustrated or annoyed with ourselves, but we don’t label it as embarrassment. Why is that? It’s because there’s no one present to witness our mishaps.
So, what then triggers our embarrassment? It seems to stem from not wanting others to think less of us, to perceive us as incompetent or silly in some way. It’s often tied to our pride. We all take pride in being proficient at what we do, and embarrassment arises when we falter in something that might seem simple to others. Nonetheless, it’s important to remember that everyone makes mistakes eventually.
One thing we don’t need to make a mistake about is falling into the trap of arrogant pride. This kind of pride shouts, “Hey, look at me!” It involves boasting and self-elevation, which tends to drive people away. Nobody enjoys being around someone who constantly brags. Today’s passage reminds us that it’s better to have others recognize our abilities and invite us forward, saying, “come up hither,” than to face embarrassment or be “put lower” in front of everyone else.
THE WORD WALKING IN ME:
1 Peter 5:6,7 says, “Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.” As Christians, we must allow God to be the one who exalts us in His own way and at His own time.
What have you learned from your UP’S and DOWN’S in life?
IF YOU ARE JOURNALING:
Ask yourself, what are MY THOUGHTS concerning this Passage, and todays Devotion?
Do I find within this reading a CHALLENGE for my life?
What are one or two things I WILL DO today or this week to accept that CHALLENGE?
GOD TALKING TO ME: October 16, 2024
THROUGH THE BIBLE WITH A DAILY PROVERBS
Luke 1 – Luke 2
Proverbs 25:4 – 7
THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
Isa. 42-44
Col. 3
“Getting people into the Word of God…
…and the Word of God into people.”
Romans 10:17
Dr. Franklin J. Senters Th.D.
Founder and Executive Director
Hebrews 2:12
Author: admin
Author of LIHW Daily Devotions, and President of Living In His Word Ministries.
