Humility

Scripture

‘Do not exalt yourself in the King’s presence,

And do not claim a place among great man;

It is better for him to say to you ‘come up here’

Than for him to humiliate you before a noble man.’

Proverbs 25:6-7

Observation

Jesus told of a similar parable in Luke 14:7-11

He said if we attend a wedding feast,

we should not choose to sit in the front seat,

Or we would be humiliated when the host asks us to

give our seat to a more distinguished person.

We should take the lower place and when the host comes he’ll say

‘Friend, come up and have a better seat’ 

Application

We should not seek honor for ourselves.

It is better to quietly and faithfully accomplish the work

God has given to us to do.

As others notice the quality of our lives,

Then they will draw attention to us.

Prayer

O Lord, help me that in whatever I do and wherever I go

To carry the spirit of humility.

I pray that my life would be a blessing to others,

that they may see you, Jesus in my character i pray.

Mould me and change me. 

Love,

Amen.