Being Humble
Scripture – 1 Peter 5:5-7: Young people, in the same way be submissive to those who are older. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
Observation – Humility is the most difficult virtue for me to practice. I have a natural, inner arrogance that keeps rising within me. I see it most clearly when I’m convinced that I have the “right” answer to something, and everyone who disagrees is wrong. That’s a prime area where Holy Spirit has been working on me, and still is. It helps greatly to humble myself “under God’s mighty hand.” To remember, all I am, all I have, all I am able to do, comes through the grace and power of Christ in me. Without Him I could do nothing of any value. One of the important things I’ve learned is that, if I wait until all my motives are pure, I won’t do much of anything. So sometimes I consciously act humble. Like putting on a jacket, I clothe myself with humility. And sometimes, by God’s grace, I don’t give it a thought. And in all of that, Holy Spirit keeps doing His shaping work.
Application – I will intentionally humble myself under God’s mighty hand today. I will keep in mind who I am and who He is. I will trust Him. I will be open to the ideas and input of other people.
Prayer – Lord, thank you again for your patience with me. Please continue to work on my heart. Help me serve you as you want today. Thank you for using even me.
Observation – Humility is the most difficult virtue for me to practice. I have a natural, inner arrogance that keeps rising within me. I see it most clearly when I’m convinced that I have the “right” answer to something, and everyone who disagrees is wrong. That’s a prime area where Holy Spirit has been working on me, and still is. It helps greatly to humble myself “under God’s mighty hand.” To remember, all I am, all I have, all I am able to do, comes through the grace and power of Christ in me. Without Him I could do nothing of any value. One of the important things I’ve learned is that, if I wait until all my motives are pure, I won’t do much of anything. So sometimes I consciously act humble. Like putting on a jacket, I clothe myself with humility. And sometimes, by God’s grace, I don’t give it a thought. And in all of that, Holy Spirit keeps doing His shaping work.
Application – I will intentionally humble myself under God’s mighty hand today. I will keep in mind who I am and who He is. I will trust Him. I will be open to the ideas and input of other people.
Prayer – Lord, thank you again for your patience with me. Please continue to work on my heart. Help me serve you as you want today. Thank you for using even me.
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hello brother roger hope your vacation was relaxing,see you in church and thank you very much. paul
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