Scripture: Ezekiel 29: 9-10
Egypt will become a desolate wasteland. Then they will know that I am the Lord. “‘Because you said, “The Nile is mine; I made it,” 10 therefore I am against you and against your streams, and I will make the land of Egypt a ruin and a desolate waste from Migdol to Aswan, as far as the border of Cush.[b]
Scripture Commentary:
The Nile was Egypt’s pride and joy, a life-giving river cutting through the middle of the desert. The ruler and the people declared, “The Nile is mine; I made it.” We do the same when we say, “This is my house; I built it,” or “I have brought myself to this place in life where I am today,” or “I have built this church, ” or “I have made my business what it is today.”
These statements reveal our pride and don’t acknowledge God as our Provider, Creator, and Heavenly Father.
We have a tendency to take God for granted.
We forget that if not for God, where would we be? God is our supplier and resource. God has gifted us with the talents and abilities that we have. Instead of claiming our own greatness, as the Egyptians did, we should proclaim God’s goodness. Give Him the credit.
What you have is the gift that God has given you.
So use your gifts to His glory. Don’t boast about it or misuse it. When you stand before God, there will be a question put to you. “What have you done in my name?”
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