Our lesson today comes from Daniel chapter 4. In this chapter, Nebuchadnezzar has a dream about a tall tree standing in the middle of the earth. Suddenly an observer (holy one) came and cut down the tree chopping of its branches and stripping off its leaves. All that was left was the stump. The king asked Daniel to interpret the dream. Daniel explained that the tree was Nebuchadnezzar b/c he had become great and strong. His greatness had grown high to the sky and extended to the ends of the earth. The holy one coming down to cut the tree to its stump, is the sentence placed on you by the Majesty Most High. You will be driven away from the people and forced to live with the wild animals. As for the command to leave the stump, your kingdom will be restored to you as soon as you acknowledge that Heaven rules. Therefore separate yourself from your sins by doing what is right and show mercy to the needy. The chapter goes on to say that the king was perched high on his palace gloating about the wonderful city of Babylon that he built with his power and majestic glory. It was at this time, 12 months past the dream, that God laid down his sentence and Nebuchadnezzar was forced into the wild with the animals. It was only at this point that Nebuchadnezzar looked up to heaven and his sanity returned to him. He praised the Most High and honored and glorified Him who lives forever. James 4:6 says, "God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble." What is pride? Where does it cross the line? It is okay to be proud of things you have accomplished with the help of GOD through the talents he has given you. It is when you loose that dependency on God, that it turns to negative pride. Don't be proud of being humble. True humility come form God and is not proud. Pride becomes negative when it slips away from GOD and switches the focus to you and your accomplishments. As you got his week, make sure that your pride is based on God and what he has given you and not on yourself.
Happy Birthday:
Lisa Tharp - Today February 8th
Prayer Requests:
The Neals have been sick with the stomach bug too and Elyse had to go to Children's on Saturday for dehydration. She was suppose to come home yesterday. Pray she will get better and not have to go back to the hospital. Pray too that Raylee will not get sick as well as Andrew.
Joey and Kelly - PRAISE! Jonathan had another good week at Samford. Continue to pray for success with college and that he will do better with Math.
Brad and Ashley - PRAISE! Brad has a 2nd interview on Tuesday at 10:40am. Pray God will open doors for him to go back to work. Ashley did not get the job she interviewed for, but things at work are actually getting better. Whole family has been under the weather this past week so pray the will get healthy this week.
John and Kim - They are feeling better after having stomach bug last week. Luckily JED did not get sick so pray it stays that way. Kim is having lasik surgery on Thursday. Pray it will go well and she will heal quickly.
Colt and Katy - Colt is feeling better after stomach bug this past week. Pray Katy does not get it.
Josh and Melanie - Work is slow for Melanie. Her grandmother was suppose to come home yesterday. Continue to pray for healing.
John and Susie - John's presentation is this Tuesday with the big bosses. Sorry I thought it was last week. He will then leave on Wednesday for Tampa and come home on Friday. Pray for safe travels. Audrey has not been sleeping well due to cutting teeth. Pray she will feel better and get some rest.
Jaime and Veronica - Baby makes 5 for class!!! Congrats!!! They are due in July. Veronica only has 3 months left of school and has been having some sickness. Pray she will feel better soon.
Amanda and Brandon - Amanda is home with Mary Charles. Not quite ready to bring her to church. Brandon's boss at work is leaving and they will be appointing a new one soon. His program is considered "experimental" and hopefully the new boss will see the importance of the program and not cancel it. Pray God will take care of this situation.
Doug and Christy - Luke has a cold and Christy was home with him. Pray he will feel better soon.
Hugh and Kerri - Kerri has been under the weather since Thursday with cold and laryngitis. After a lot of prayer, Kerri has decided to go back to work full time next year. Pray that God will have a job for her starting in the fall.
Scotty and Lesley - Reese has been struggling with ear infections and may possibly have to have tubes. Antibiotics are not working. Pray she will feel better.
Jon and Amber - Please continue to pray for my grandfather. He is not doing well and is suppose to go to the cardiologist on Friday. The forecast calls for sleet and snow on and they have to drive 3 hours to Little Rock to go to the doctor. Please pray the roads will be clear so they can make their appointment. If they are unable to travel they may have to wait several weeks for another appointment.
Have a great week and we will see you on Sunday!!!!
Happy Valentine's Week!!!!!
Amber
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