“God blesses those who are humble, for they will inherit the whole earth.” Matthew 5:5
Humility is a funny thing - as soon as you claim that you have it, you lose it!
We know that God opposes the proud, and He gives grace to the humble (James 4:6). To be proud is to reject God because you think that you don’t need Him. Do you remember two days ago what the first beatitude is? It said, “God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.” When you humble yourself and ask God to intervene in your life, God will bless you!
In the process of being blessed, you will inherit the whole earth! When Jesus returns, there will be a new Heaven and a new Earth (Revelation 21:1). At the end of time, Jesus will return and we will have a more perfect relationship with Him living in the Holy City of New Jerusalem!
But, like everything in the Upside Down Kingdom, it comes with a cost. An example of humility looks like letting go of offense and to extending forgiveness to people even when the world might tell you otherwise. Exercising humility is easier said than done. However, it is not impossible! The Lord will give you the grace and the strength to live according to the Word of God!
Make your focus today to acknowledge that you need God. Confess to Him all the times you experience pride in your heart, or hesitation to forgive. Jesus only takes away the things that we were never meant to have. Yield to the Lord!
Questions for Application
- Are there areas in your life where you struggle with pride? If so, what are those areas?
- What steps can you take today to submit to God’s sovereignty?
- What sins do you need to confess to God?
Prayer
"Father, I come to you with a humble spirit. I give my life to you, and I heed all control I have over my regular life. You take the reins, and you do what you want with my life. Help me to forgive the people who have hurt me, and help me to show love to others as you show love to me.”