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Attention! I'm here

Focal Text: 2 Corinthians 11:26 "I have been constantly on the move. I have been in danger from rivers, in danger from bandits, in danger from my fellow Jews, in danger from Gentiles; in danger in the city, in danger in the country, in danger at sea; and in danger from false believers. Attention! I am here!  Isaiah 57:12 I will expose your righteousness and your works, and they will not benefit you.  Attention in its simplest meaning means drawing the interest of others to oneself or others or things. Every individual wants to be known,  wants to be identified, recognised and praised for their achievements, successes, beauty, handsomeness and gorgeous look in general, especially when they are elegantly dressed. That on its own is not bad, once the motive is not to be proud, thinking you have now become something big by your own power without acknowledging God the source of all blessings with all sense of humility.  Deuteronomy 8:17-18 CEV says "When you become s...