“But if we humble ourselves then God won’t ever need to do that and our walk with Him will be sweet music.”
That is music to this proud person! I am never happier than when humble and broken before The Lord. Isaiah stings here: “You were wearied by all your ways, but you would not say, ‘It is hopeless.’ You found renewal of your strength, and so you did not faint.” (57:10)
Good thing for us that God is RICH in mercy!
Well, it doesn’t even need to be a sting if you are ready in your heart to be humble. It is a welcome warning.
And reconciliation is numero uno on His agenda. He won’t violate our wills, however. Because that would not be a loving reconciliation. It would be a puppet show.