Sunday, January 18, 2009
In today's society, with things like the "Obama" phenomenon have really taken some of the humility out of today's world. "We are the one" we hear often, never giving way to humility in the eyes of God. We should be careful to consider 1 Peter 5:5 where it says..."You younger men, likewise, be subject to your elders; and all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, for God is opposed to the proud, but gives grace to the humble."
"Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time, casting your cares upon Him, for He cares for you" (vss. 6 & 7). Remember this is where we find the classic passage of scripture warning in verse 8 that ..."Your adversary, the devil, prowls about like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour."
Of course, our reward in verse 4 ..."And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory." Is your lack of humility "showing" today? Is your life exposed to the world yet protected by the Creator? I've heard it said "it's hard to be humble when your me!"
Over the past several years I have had the opportunity to learn about humility as I continue to grow closer and closer to God. Someday, and possibly very soon, we shall all stand before Him to give an account. Satan cannot touch me while I am humbled before the Lord.
Dave
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