This is a real-life story about the all-important virtue of humility.

Many years ago, a rider came across some soldiers who were trying to move a heavy log without success. The corporal was standing by as the men struggled. The rider asked the corporal why he wasn't helping. The corporal replied, "I am the corporal; I give orders."

The rider dismounted, went up and stood by the soldiers, and as they were lifting the log, he helped them. With his help, the log was moved. The rider quietly mounted his horse, went to the corporal and said, "The next time your men need help, send for the Commander-in-Chief."

After he left, the corporal and his men found out that the rider was George Washington.

The message is clear. Success and humility go hand in hand. When others blow your horn, the sound goes further. Just think about it? Simplicity and humility are two hallmarks of greatness. Humility does not mean self-demeaning behaviour.

-- Author Unknown

Meditation: You will save the humble people; But Your eyes are on the haughty, that You may bring them down. - 2 Samuel 22:28

You will succeed in Jesus Name!

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