Thus says the Lord GOD:
Because you are haughty of heart,
you say, “I am a god!
I sit on a god’s throne
in the heart of the sea!”
But you are a man, not a god;
yet you pretend
you are a god at heart! (Ezekiel 28:2 NABRE)
God's feedback to a king who had become arrogant and self-important should speak to all of us. Each of us, at some time, plays a role in which we are called upon to be a leader. The way we lead should reflect the humble awareness of King David rather than greedy self-centeredness of the prince of Tyre, to whom these words are addressed.
May we always remember that God provides us any true authority we might have, and that we should lead as His servants, always placing the needs of others ahead of our own. Where do you lead others in your daily life? How do you serve them?
Today, I will seek to be humble in leadership.
Saint Stephen of Hungary, responsible for the Christianization of your country in about the year 1,000, pray for us.
There are just 29 days remaining in this shared prayer journey of ours. Please continue to join your prayers with mine here, for a daily minute of reflection. As Jesus said, "For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them." (Matthew 18:20) Though we gather together online, may our joining here reflect our deep desire to have Jesus in our midst.
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