This Week’s Theme – Humility
September 11, 2018
But He gives more grace. Therefore He says: “God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble.”
James 4:6
Thought For Today
A person’s life can unravel quickly. One day things are going fine, and the next day it can seem as if everything is falling apart! There are two fundamental truths in James 4:6 that help in all of life’s circumstances.
First, God resists the proud. Even in times of struggle, people often maintain a spirit of pride with others and with God. He wants His children to become more transparent and less “full of yourself.” Transparency and humility allow you permission to admit you don’t know everything and you don’t have it all together. Now you can honestly and humbly admit you need Him.
Second, God gives grace to the humble. God rejects pride. The more your spirit matches your circumstances, the more grace God provides to carry you through. Humility sends the message that you need Him and are willing to rely on Him. Humility invites Him in. The more humility, the higher the invitation to God for His help, and He responds to those who are asking.
Ken Turner
