I have just started a Precepts study called "Spare Your People, Lord". It is a study on two of the minor prophets, Obadiah and Joel.
Over the next few weeks, I will share my thoughts and what I am learning. These are my personal thoughts and not, necessarily, those of Kay Arthur, who authored the study.
I have done a couple of Kay's studies before and am in awe at what God teaches her. She is passionate about encouraging people to dig into Scripture. If you have not done any of her studies, I encourage you to find out about them.
Saying that, this week's study was on the book of Obadiah. This book is only one chapter in length and, to my shame, I had never read it before!
Oh my goodness, was I convicted about pride and arrogance! That has been key for me this week - beware of arrogance and do not gloat over others' misfortunes, even if they are doing ungodly things; even if they "deserve" it. Ultimately, the Lord God is in control and He will judge people and the nations.
The encouraging thing for me is that it is not too late to repent of my sins. The Lord wants me to come to Him in humility and He wants me to return to the path of obedience when I wander away from it (which is pretty much every day!!).
Trust and obey.
