Humble Yourself

Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.
James 4:10 New International Version

THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY’S VERSE…
Humble yourselves. That sounds ridiculous, why would you want to humble yourself? At least to the world and those that believe “get ahead at all costs” and “don’t look back, the competition is gaining on you.” It makes no sense and sounds ridiculous. But, humility is a forgotten virtue, a virtue God highly prizes in His children. Often confused with weakness or timidity; humility is really ALL about knowing your proper place in the spirit realm and in the world without flaunting it. Humility is about kneeling before God and saying “Not my will Lord, but Yours be done.” Being humble is NOT being weak or timid or letting people walk all over you. And it’s NOT about being poor and doing without so as to appear humble, that’s not humble – that’s just plain stupid ignorance and being poor, plain and simple. Being humble is about knowing that only God can exalt someone in a permanent way, so the key is to know your place before Him and let Him put you in the place He chooses for you, to honor Him. Jesus said, “…If any man DESIRE to be first, the same shall be last of all, and servant of all.” (Mark 9:35) That’s what humble is. If you want to be at the top in the Kingdom of God, then you must first humble yourself before God. You do not want God to have to humble you because you won’t humble yourself. That would be like a boulder falling on you, it would hurt big time!

MY PRAYER…
Abba Father, Most Holy God, thank You for allowing me into Your presence. When I think of all that You have done, the incredible universe You have made and hold together by Your Word and Your Spirit, I am amazed that You would invite me into Your presence and care about my needs. Thank You for knowing me and having a plan for my life to please You. Help me this day to glorify You in what I do and say. Let Your Holy Spirit lead and guide me in all things, teaching me Your will and Your ways. Lord keep me from pride and teach me to be humble before You. In Jesus’ name I pray.
Amen

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