You save the humble
but bring low those whose eyes are haughty.
Psalm 18:27
but bring low those whose eyes are haughty.
Psalm 18:27
The remedy for a pride filled heart is a humble spirit. Throughout scripture we find examples of, and instructions to humble ourselves before God. Jesus said, “whoever exalts himself will be humbled and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.” Ezekiel tells of a time in the life of Israel’s leaders when their symbols of power will be stripped away and the lowly will be lifted up.
The heart of a servant is to be a humble one. We have heard that and we want to be humble, but in practical day to day living as we strive to make right choices we become more aware of those around us that are making a lot of bad choices. The awareness of faults in others causes us to become critical. We begin to elevate ourselves (many times it is only in our thoughts) and to bring others down. John Ortberg says, “One of the hardest things in the world is to stop being the prodigal son without turning into the elder brother.” We might find ourselves at times echoing the words of Paul, “What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this body of death?”
What a thrill it is in our lives when we find ourselves so indwelled by the Holy Spirit that we cease being preoccupied with our own selfish desires and our concern and interest for others takes center stage.
Spend some time today thinking about steps that can be taken to humble ourselves before God and before others. Share your thoughts with others. Take some time to pray for one another as well.
Prayer: Lord, deliver me from self absorption. Holy Spirit, help me to turn my eyes upward and outward each day. Amen
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