Stubborn & Stupid
I represent both of these words way too often. They usually act as cousins and often “play together”. When my kids were growing up we didn’t allow them to use the “s” word – stupid. I’m sure there are other “s” words that we didn’t allow as well. I’ve tried to make it a practice to never call another person stupid. I will confess that I might have labeled them an “idiot” which is definitely not a better choice. I do think it’s appropriate to call myself “stupid” when the definition applies. I have definitely done stupid things because of ignoring God and His call upon my heart. He speaks to me. He is patient with me. He knows my heart. He’s also seen me ignore what I know in order to do or get what I want.
I used to think the people of Israel were so stupid to not trust in the Power of God. Look what He has done for them and they still act this way. The Spirit convicted me that I was no better than them. I was reminded of my lack of trust in Him. I have seen His Power at work. Check this out….
20 You see and recognize what is right
but refuse to act on it.
You hear with your ears,
but you don’t really listen.” (Isaiah 42:20 NLT)
Stupid – lacking ordinary quickness and keenness of mind. (dictionary.com)
Stubborn – unreasonably obstinate; obstinately unmoving. (dictionary.com)
These two definitions combine to make up a very difficult person. Not only is the person “hard-headed” but that are slow to recognize it.
The Lord has equipped me with a keen mind and He has really reshaped my heart. I’m joining forces with Him to remove my stupid and stubborn actions. These really come from my heart that I allow the enemy access to. I really need to talk to the Lord often about my struggle with “stupidity”. I’ve seen His Power first hand. I’ve experienced His Presence more times than I could possibly count. In fact, I’ve experienced His Presence so much that I have no excuse for any of the stupid or stubborn behaviors that I sometimes exhibit.
I want to walk with Him in wisdom and discernment.
I want to walk with Him and let Him direct my steps as I continually surrender.
Pressing On!
Dwayne