RHAPSODY oF REALITIES.
HE GIVES MORE GRACE TO THE HUMBLE!
FRIDAY,SEPT.27TH
PASTOR ANITA

But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.(James 4:6)

For you to consistently experience divine favours in your life, you must be humble. Humility is a key to greatness, success and promotion. God gives more grace to the humble but sets Himself against the proud and haughty (James 4:6 TLB); the more they try to rise or forge ahead in life, the more their pride inevitably sets them against God's favour.

This is one reason some people, in spite of their great abilities, can't seem to fathom why they aren't making much progress in their lives. They've watched others who didn't seem to have as much talents as themselves make progress and get promoted, hence they've even become bitter against everybody else. What they don't realize is that their stagnation or lack of progress isn't the doing of other men, but the result of their pride.

Some people mistake humility for weakness, but being humble doesn't mean you're weak; rather, it's strength of character. The Lord Jesus was the epitome of humility; but He wasn't weak; at the same time, He wasn't arrogant, rude, or conceited.

The Bible says He made himself of no reputation, and humbled Himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross (Philippians 2:7-. Even though He was so humble, He never allowed anyone talk Him down! He knew His identity and spoke openly about His relationship and authority with the Father. He dominated the circumstances of life. When He was brought before Pilate to be tried, He was in charge (John 19:11); yet He was very humble.

God's promotion for the humble is certain. Therefore, keep walking in humility, and you'll find yourself being elevated several steps at once. Remember, a man's pride shall bring him low, but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit (Proverbs 29:23).
PRAYER:

Dear Father, I thank you for granting me more and more grace to excel in all my endeavours, as I walk in humility and meekness of spirit, demonstrating at all times the character and nature of Christ in me, in the Name of the Lord Jesus. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
1 Peter 5:5-6(AMP) Likewise, you who are younger and of lesser rank, be subject to the elders (the ministers and spiritual guides of the church)--[giving them due respect and yielding to their counsel]. Clothe (apron) yourselves, all of you, with humility [as the garb of a servant, so that its covering cannot possibly be stripped from you, with freedom from pride and arrogance] toward one another. For God sets Himself against the proud (the insolent, the overbearing, the disdainful, the presumptuous, the boastful)--[and He opposes, frustrates, and defeats them], but gives grace (favor, blessing) to the humble. 6 Therefore humble yourselves [demote, lower yourselves in your own estimation] under the mighty hand of God, that in due time He may exalt you,

Proverbs 29:23(AMP) A man’s pride will bring him low, but he who is of a humble spirit will obtain honor.

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING
1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Ephesians 4:1-16; Hosea 11-14

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
John 1:24-34; 1 Kings 2

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