Christian Devotionals and Scripture Applied to Everyday Life

Supposedly this adage originated many years ago when farmers gauged their corn crop's growth. If the crop did not measure knee-high by the United States' celebration of Independence Day, then the crop wasn't as mature as it should be.

God loves to use people despite their inadequacies and weaknesses if they are willing to turn their lives completely over to Him. We see this over and over again in the Scripture. In doing this He shows Himself strong on their behalf and gets all the glory for the work that is done.

How do people handle their insecurities? Each person has a different defense mechanism. Some try to hide from anyone or anything that would make them feel inadequate. Others create a good front, blustering their way through life while they hide their true feelings. Still others employ a combination of both. None of these are the best plan. The best method is to search for the root of the problem and face it head on with the truth.

The more I learn about human nature, the more I realize that so many of us are saddled with a personality that is insecure. Insecurity comes in many forms and is disguised by many actions and attitudes.

In the year that Judah's King Uzziah died, a man named Isaiah had a vision. In his vision he saw the Lord God seated on a throne, high and exalted above all else. The train of his kingly robe filled the temple, and above Him were angelic beings who were calling out to one another. Their awe-inspiring chant lifted up the mighty King of heaven and described Him with these words, "Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty; the whole earth is full of His glory." Just the sound of their voices caused the earth to shake and smoke to fill the temple.

How do you go about making decisions? Every day we are faced with choices. Sometimes the answer may be just a matter of preference, but other times the outcomes of our choices are crucial. Often we tend to think that the results of our decisions will only affect us, but this is far from the truth. The choices we make often create a ripple effect that spreads far beyond our personal borders. This is especially true for leaders.