Daily Devotional: Our Father Knows Best
By Mark Waldrop

Scripture: 
Isaiah 14:12-15 (KJV)
“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! For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north: I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most High. Yet thou shalt be brought down to hell, to the sides of the pit.”

Reflection:
The fall of Lucifer is a sobering reminder of the dangers of pride and rebellion against God. Lucifer, once a magnificent angel, desired to elevate himself above God, seeking power and glory that were not his to claim. His pride and ambition led to his downfall, showing that even the most exalted creature is subject to the authority of the Creator.

Our Father knows best, and He desires that we walk humbly before Him. Pride can blind us, leading us to believe we can navigate life by our own wisdom and strength. But when we seek to exalt ourselves, we stray from God’s will, just as Lucifer did. God’s plans for us are rooted in love and righteousness, and they require us to trust in His wisdom, not in our own ambitions.

Let Lucifer’s fall serve as a warning: no matter how much we achieve or how powerful we think we are, it is God’s will that prevails. Our greatest strength lies not in our ability to rise above others, but in our humility and submission to God’s authority.

Prayer:
Heavenly Father, protect me from the dangers of pride and self-exaltation. Help me to remember that all I have comes from You, and that Your plans are always greater than my own. Teach me to walk humbly in Your ways and to seek Your will above my own desires. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Application:

	1.	Check Your Heart: Regularly examine your motives and actions. Are you seeking to elevate yourself, or are you seeking to glorify God?
	2.	Cultivate Humility: Practice humility by serving others and recognizing God’s hand in your accomplishments.
	3.	Surrender to God’s Will: In all your plans and ambitions, continually ask, “Is this in line with God’s will for my life?”