JUST A LITTLE MORE HUMILITY

Being a humble instrument in the hands of our heavenly Father, I desire that all my words and acts may be according to His will; and that it may be so, I give thanks to the Almighty, and seek His aid. --Abraham Lincoln

Proverbs 16:19, Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.

Pride will rot a man or woman to the core. It will stifle any potential to grow in God’s grace. Ole Abe had some wise words for us to heed to and Solomon even says it better.

I wonder how much more the Lord could use us if we had just a little more humility…

STAY HUMBLE

Some people talk of how humble they are; but a lighthouse does not have a trumpet blown, it is its own witness. - D.L. Moody

A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit. Proverbs 29:23

Although Alexander the Great reigned a short twelve years, he conquered 22 million square miles and Hellenized the conquered nations. During this time of victory, Alexander began to think he was a god never giving God the glory for the victories he enjoyed. I believe he began to think he was invincible, never being satisfied with what God had accomplished, and thereby it became his downfall dying at a young age of 32.

Are you building something for yourself but leaving the Lord out of it? Are you celebrating victories God has given but you are claiming them for yourself? Be reminded this morning that greater men and women such as yourself have come tumbling down because of pride. But those who have continually given God the Glory for their life, God has honored.

NO KISS FOR JESUS?

A kiss is a sign of affection for the one you love.

Thou gavest me no kiss: but this woman since the time I came in hath not ceased to kiss my feet. Luke 7:45

            In Luke 7, we see a humble lady come to Jesus, break an alabaster box of ointment, anoint Jesus’ feet, and then she began kissing His feet. She couldn’t stop. She was exhibiting her love toward her Saviour in such a way it made others uncomfortable. They didn’t see the need of humility in a kiss. However, that didn’t stop her. She continued on!

            In our service to our Saviour, there will be some who cross our paths that don’t like the way we serve Him. Many of those people do nothing for Him. We should not be discouraged by them. Do not let those that sit back and criticize your service hinder you. Continue on serving Him with gladness, keeping your eyes on Him, and not them! For if we do, He will bless our work and He will be honored!

HE TOOTS HIS OWN HORN

It is better to toot someone else’s horn rather than to toot your own.

Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips. Proverbs 27:2

So often we hear of people tooting their own horn, patting themselves on the back, talking highly of themselves, or exalting themselves above others. God isn’t please with this behavior. In fact, “God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.”

Child of God, it’s time for you to quit tooting your own horn. Do what God wants you to do and let others praise you when needed. Trust God to honor you for the work you do for Him. When we do, He will exalt you to plains you thought you would never reach!

ME, ME, AND NOTHING BUT ME

If a man has a shriveled-up heart and a big head he is a monster. - D.L. Moody

Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall. Proverbs 16:18

Many go about life with a bloating of pride that they cannot see the accomplishments of others. They look down their self righteous nose blinded by their own sin and corruption. It may a successful business entrepreneur that has built a legacy for generations to come. It could be a grandmother who has raised a family who brings her honor and glory. It could be the pastor behind the pulpit that has laboured hard in the ministry and has a congregation that even Paul would be proud of. If we take the glory from God for what He has done in and through us, we are no better that Satan himself needing to be kicked out of the place God has given us.

Child of God, be humble. Be meek pointing others to Jesus. Be one who is quick to praise God and others. Spurgeon said, “The more fit a man is for God's work, the lower he esteems himself.“

BE HUMBLE

Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud. Proverbs 16:19

Being a humble instrument in the hands of our heavenly Father, I desire that all my words and acts may be according to His will; and that it may be so, I give thanks to the Almighty, and seek His aid. --Abraham Lincoln

Humility is missing in many Christian lives today. This is one of the main reasons we do not have the power of God in the pulpit or the pew. Humble yourself before the mighty hand of God Christian friend and watch Him move in you and through you!

VICTORY IN DEATH

Satan thought Jesus was defeated but God had other plans!

And as they were afraid, and bowed down their faces to the earth, they said unto them, Why seek ye the living among the dead? Luke 24:5

Many in this world are staggering around just like those women the first Easter morning; they are hopeless. Hopeless because they have never heard the Good News of the Gospel or they have rejected what they have heard because of pride. Many would rather stay right where they are at, in misery, rather than humble themselves. Many “live” defeated even though God has other plans for them, all they have to do is humble themselves.

Are you one of those people? Are you hanging on to a prayer prayed when you were young but there was never a change in your heart? Humble yourself! Do you feel unworthy of God’s salvation? He came seeking the mightiest of sinners so humble yourself!

Satan surely thinks you are defeated today just like He thought Jesus was but God has other plans for you! Would you like to remain defeated or would you like to have victory? All you have to do is humble yourself, asking God to forgive you of your sins, and trusting Jesus as Saviour!

TOOTING YOUR OWN HORN?

If you're tooting your own horn, sooner or later you will give out of breath!

Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips. Proverbs 27:2

There are some who like to tell everyone what they have done for the Lord. Day after day they proclaim; I washed the church van, I cleaned the bathrooms in the church, I mowed the yard, I preached to 500 people, I have taught Sunday School for 40 years, I grew a church from 10 to 1,000, I pastored the same church for 50 years. While many of those examples are solid reasons to “brag”, who are you bragging on?  When many of those same people get to Heaven, they will find out the list they were keeping up with wasn’t as long as they thought it was.

Child of God, quit keeping up with what you do for the Lord. It’s not like you’re getting into Heaven for your good works anyway, so why brag and promote self. Just do what the Lord has asked you to do and be happy He knows what your motives are—FOR HIS GLORY and not tooting your own horn!