For this is what the high and lofty One says--he who lives forever, whose name is holy: "I live in a high and holy place, but also with him who is contrite and lowly in spirit, to revive the spirit of the lowly and to revive the heart of the contrite."
Isaiah 57:15
Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.
James 4:10
God humbled me in terms of my abilities and what I can handle. I've heard stories from Purdue Alumni and how Cornerstone was run back in the past and I have to say, "WHOA!"
Having my heart and mind set, I thought that I had everything ready to be a small group leader. I was acting all high and mighty knowing that I had a direct influence on these people; I could actually save a life?? That gave me balls of steel.
But God gave me a wake up call. These abilities, emotions, wisdom, the knowledge, the leadership qualities, the laughter, the love was not of my own. I have been given provisions all my life and I've realized that I have not been giving enough credit to the One who gave it all. To humble myself to the One who is up in Heaven, knowing that this opportunity was given to me because of love for me.
Yes. A man who had everything came down to Earth to die for nothing worthwhile, but to choose to reside in this humbled heart of mine. Here I stand in humbleness and I am glad.
Amen.
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