For whoever has, to him more shall be given, and he will have an abundance; but whoever does not have, even what he has shall be taken away from him. Therefore I speak to them in parables; because while seeing they do not see, and while hearing they do not hear, nor do they understand” (Matthew 13:12-13).
The one who walks in the salvation of the Lord will prosper and become a child of the Heavenly Father. The one who does not have salvation, though he were to gain the whole world, will lose his own soul. In part, Jesus tells us that the narcissists will be unable to see the simple truth of salvation because they cannot think of the Lord as greater than they think they are. They only think that they understand themselves.
Lord, the myopic pride in me also distorts the truth. You are the Lord of the universe. Help me to see things plainly and walk the way You have set before me. Guide me in Your goodness and mercy to learn humility, obey Your instructions, and live the life You have given me. You know what is needed; guide me to have ears that receives what You say. Create in me what You intend.
Author and Finisher of my faith, lead me this day to live in Your righteousness. Through all that will come in my life today, help me to see You and Your direction in all that I do. Open my ears to hear and my eyes to see so I may walk in faithfulness. Guide me in Your goodness and mercy to serve You and my neighbors through all that I do this day. Lead me in the way You would have me go. Amen.
