Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Humble yourselves in the sight of Lord, and he shall lift you up.
James 4:10
What gives the proper level to the human mind? It is the cross of Calvary. By looking unto Jesus, who is the Author and Finisher of our faith, all the desire for self-glorification is laid in the dust. There comes, as we see aright, a spirit of self-abasement that promotes lowliness and humbleness of mind. As we contemplate the cross, we are enabled to see the wonderful provision it has brought to every believer. God in Christ … if seen aright, will level human exaltation and pride. There will be no self-exaltation, but there will be true humility.
{OHC 114.2}
The light reflected from the cross of Calvary will humble every proud thought. Those who seek God with all the heart, and accept the great salvation offered them, will open the door of the heart to Jesus. They will cease to ascribe glory to themselves. They will not pride themselves on their acquirements, or take credit to themselves for their capabilities, but will regard all their talents as God’s gifts, to be used to His glory. Every intellectual ability they will regard as precious only as it can be used in the service of Christ.
{OHC 114.3}
Christ’s humiliation in clothing His divinity with humanity is worthy of our consideration. Had this subject been studied as carefully as it should have been, there would be far less of “I” heard and far more of Christ. It is self-esteem that stands between the human agent and his God and impedes the vital current that flows from Christ to enrich every human being. When we follow Jesus in the path of self-denial and the cross, we shall find that we do not have to strive for humility. As we walk in Christ’s footsteps, we shall learn His meekness and lowliness of heart. Very few thoughts should be devoted to self; for we can never make ourselves great. It is Christ’s gentleness that makes us great.
{OHC 114.4}
Humbling ourselves in the sight of the Lord, He will surely lift us up.
God’s faithful, humble, believing people will cut the idolatry of self out of their hearts, and Christ will become all and in all.
{OHC 114.5}
Heart Question: Are you willing to be made low before the Lord for the Lord to exalt you?
Are there ways that perhaps you’ve allowed pride to influence your listening skills? Are there ways perhaps that you’ve allowed pride to rule your tongue, or even dictate your prayers? If so, pray that God would show you how to ask forgiveness from those whom your prideful ways of speaking and living may have wounded. This is tough, but if God is to hear our prayers, we must put away pride, both between ourselves and especially against Him.
- Pray for Christ’s humility to cover us, so we will deny self and have Christ’s gentleness
- Pray for Christ’s righteousness to cover and fill us.
- Pray for our churches to grow financially, socially, and spiritually
- Pray for the evangelistic Efforts in Guyana
- Pray for relevant community projects that are being done during the Centennial celebration period and beyond.
- Pray for Jesus to make us humble and meek