​Day 298, October 25, 2021

​Day 298, October 25, 2021
Scriptures: Daniel 9-10, James 4
“Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Be wretched and mourn and weep. Let your laughter be turned to mourning and your joy to gloom. Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt you.” (James 4:7–10, ESV) 
Daniel’s prayer is similar in conviction and tone:
“I prayed to the Lord my God and made confession, saying, “O Lord, the great and awesome God, who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments, we have sinned and done wrong and acted wickedly and rebelled, turning aside from your commandments and rules. We have not listened to your servants the prophets, who spoke in your name to our kings, our princes, and our fathers, and to all the people of the land.” (Daniel 9:4–6, ESV) 
We are called to humility. The arrogance of going our own way, apart from God must end. There is no room for pride in the kingdom of Christ. It is made up of those who lay down their life and take up their crosses. We humble ourselves before him, and he will lift us up.