Daily Devotional Day & Night

HAPPY TUESDAY!



I pray all is well with everyone, and you're enjoying this beautiful terrific Tuesday. I'm doing well, getting more and more excited about my upcoming Lasik surgery. I try not to complain about my poor eyesight, because I know it's a blessing to be able to see at all. My friend and I were discussing the injustices of the world today, stemming from my message about Dr. King's birthday celebration, and she made some valid points. I wanted to share some of what she wrote: "I pray that one day people will not know the meaning of words like hatred, prejudice, [and] poverty. We are so far short, and [what's] more distressing is the number of people who think that the fight is over and that this [Dr. King's Speeches] is just history, "old news", and irrelevant. Until then, we [should] get up, and put our feet on the floor and work to take another step." I thought that was so necessary to share with you, because the fight, for equality and justice for all, isn't over. That change starts on the inside of us, so we can better recognize "Our common humanity", which Dr. King fought so hard to help us to understand. His fight wasn't only for the equality of Black (Negro) people, but to unify all mankind. I'm so grateful that God has blessed me with such wonderful friends and family who helps keep me grounded. No more complaints about frivolous things, but more encouragement, and uplifting words, and that's my vow to you. Enjoy the rest of your day, and be blessed family!



Today's scriptures are about knowing Humility. In today’s world, humility is something that most of us don't know how to experience or learn from. I hate to admit that one of my favorite pastimes is watching Reality Television. I think these types of shows are so popular because we get to escape from our own lives, and become a part of someone else’s. It's so easy for us to find entertainment in other’s humility or flaws, because we don't want to face our own. That is a very dangerous thing, because we fail to realize that there’s a reason for our flaws, and God says, “My grace is sufficient in your weakness”. Jesus Christ the Son of God was the only man without sin, yet even He experienced moments of fear, and weakness. He overcame every obstacle by surrendering to God, and allowing Him to lead. He suffered humility for the sake of all mankind, to show us the ways in which we should go. Jesus never walked around with an arrogant attitude, but had a really meek and humble Spirit, and He even prayed for the people who persecuted Him. He obeyed the laws of the land, that didn't cause Him to go against His Father's will. Jesus understood that the order which God put in place, and He walked uprightly. If the Son of God willingly experienced humility, why do we think that we're exempt from it? God put certain people in positions of leadership, and we must humble ourselves enough to respect and obey, as long as they're not asking us to sin against our Father in Heaven. Leadership comes in all forms, such as Presidents, Kings, World leaders, law makers and the people who uphold the law, Ministers, teachers, parents, etc. The "Bible Dictionary" lists a number of definitions and corresponding verses to explain what Humility is. One of my favorite definitions is: a prominent Christian grace (Philippians 4:11-13); it written: Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content: I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. This is the type of humility which comes from God. It is a state of mind well pleasing to God (1 Peter 3:4); it’s written: rather let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God. Please take some time to read the others: it preserves the soul in tranquility (Ps. 69:32, 33), and makes us patient under trials (Job 1:22). Christ has set us an example of humility (Phil. 2:6-8). We should be led thereto by a remembrance of our sins (Lam. 3:39), and by the thought that it is the way to honour (Prov. 16:18), and that the greatest promises are made to the humble (Ps. 147:6; Isa. 57:15; 66:2; 1 Pet. 5:5). It is a "great paradox in Christianity that it makes humility the avenue to glory." I could've just given you on definition of what "Webster" says, but when you can take it straight from the Word of God, and learn so many different aspects of it, then this is what we call "Putting on the Amour of God”. Humility is taking the time to Seek ye first, and everything else, including the lusts of our own flesh, will have to wait. Make it a point to stop focusing so much on others, and pay attention to God. If we’ll spend half the time we spend on frivolous things with God, there would be a huge change in our life. We all make mistakes and being humble is going to God and admitting that, with a contrite heart, and allowing Him to make it right for you. Jesus is the only way to Righteousness, so pray and ask Him to be your Savior, and stay humble. My favorite verses today are: Whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister; and whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant: even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many. (Matthew 20:26-28)



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