-Proverbs 22:4

I did not originally intend for this to be a two-part blog. But earlier, when I was flipping through my Bible, I came across this verse and realized that one blog entry simply could not do the subject of humility justice.

If we desire to be used by God, a humble heart is necessary.  In I Corinthians chapter 1, Paul let's us know that God is not looking to use somebody with a long list of things he can offer Him; instead, He uses the weak, the base, and the despised (vv. 27, 28). Why does the Lord choose to work this way? In order to ensure "That no flesh should glory in His presence." (v. 29) When God uses the weak, it shows His omnipotence. When He uses the base, He will inevitably be exalted. When He uses the despised, He alone will be adored.

I like what David says in Psalm 124: "If it had not been the Lord Who was on our side, when men rose up against us: Then they had swallowed us up quick, when their wrath was kindled against us." (vv. 2, 3) Rather than being prideful over his recent victory, David realized that his success was due only to the hand of God. If we find ourselves tempted with pride, we should ask God to remind us where we would be "If it had not been the Lord Who was on our side..."  Had it not been for Christ, we would still be lost in sin with no hope whatsoever.

The Bible says we brought nothing into this world and we will take nothing with us when we leave it (Ecclesiastes 5:15); therefore, everything that we have is a gift from God - even if our pride says otherwise.

                            -Galatians 6:14

                            -Jeremiah 9:24