“In my prosperity I said, ‘I shall never be moved’" (Psalms 30:6)

Every saint, sooner or later, takes God for granted. Even with a regenerate heart and the indwelling Holy Spirit, saints sometimes stumble and foolishly listen to their Old Man. That’s why the Apostle Paul warns, “Put off … the Old Man … put on the New Man”, don’t “grow weary while doing good”, “you have need of endurance”, “strengthen the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees, and make straight paths for your feet” (Ephesians 4:22-24, Galatians 6:9, Hebrews 10:36, 12:12-13,).

King David foolishly said, "I shall never be moved", and God was faithful to withdraw His favor from David, to make him aware of his pride. God’s correction caused David to repent with, “You hid Your face, and I was troubled” (Psalms 30:7).

Saints, beware of the smooth areas on the path. Thank God for the rough patches as much as the smooth.  If God gives you prosperity, be content with much. If God takes away your wealth, be content with little. If He never caused or allowed trials and tribulations, you’d soon be addicted to pleasure for its own sake. If you never had to fight to overcome, you’d succumb. All it takes to render a saint useless to God is a lack of discipline.

“Solid food belongs to those who are of full age, that is, those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil” (Hebrews 5:14).

Knowing your limits, relying on God for everything, and trusting God with thanksgiving in all things and for all things is the antidote to pride and presumption.

Paul said, “I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content … I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” (Philippians 4:11-13). “Godliness with contentment is great gain … having food and clothing, with these we shall be content” (1 Timothy 6:6-8).