“How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! how art thou cut down to the ground, which didst weaken the nations!” (Isaiah 14:12).
TEXT — Isaiah 14:12-20
Message
Several people have claimed to be God or Jesus over the years. One of such blasphemous impostors declined when asked to write his autobiography, saying there was no reason to write a biography since he would not need it. He claimed immortality and successfully shielded his parental identity and roots, saying he was not born by mortals. He got some followers who worshipped him. But one day in 1965, he died and so ended his story. Those who equate themselves to God live to regret it on earth and are doomed eternally in hell.
What could have made a creature think he can become greater than his Creator? Satan was overwhelmed by his resplendent beauty and pride. He was the first to be proud against God; the first who wanted to be like the Most High; the first who wanted to control his Creator; the first who wanted to ascend to heaven and the first to be cut down among God’s creatures. His judgment and downfall were pronounced by God Himself.
The world is characterized by satanic traits. Many live as if God does not exist. Those who recognise His existence live as if He is some powerless monarch who will not punish sinners. Yet others believe in their pride, that they can control God to suit their purpose. But we know that “He is wise in heart, and mighty in strength: who hath hardened himself against him, and hath prospered?” (Job 9:4). None.
Walking with God demands humility. Believers must beware of the danger of pride, greed, craving for power and position, as well as rebellion against God in their day-to-day activities. We must always recognise the supremacy of God almighty in all things and give all glory due to Him only.
Listed among “500 most powerful people on the planet” by the Foreign Policy magazine in 2013, Pastor (Dr.) William F. Kumuyi is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry (DCLM) headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. DCLM started in 1973 as a 15-member Bible study group right in Kumuyi’s apartment at University of Lagos where he was a lecturer. His revolutionary Bible teaching on personal holiness and commitment to evangelism soon gained so much traction and resulted in a widespread revival.
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This is good, indeed a source of blessing and inspiration
This is good, indeed a source of blessing and inspiration