“Everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.” (Luke 14:11, ESV) This verse encourages us to pursue humility because God exalts the humble. We do not have to worry that we are losing out on something when we humble ourselves. We are not missing advancement when we do not promote our image. It is okay to admit weaknesses and not pretend we have it all together. God exalts the humble and he will bless us one day, and it will be a much bigger blessing than anything we missed out on. So once again we see that setting our hearts on the coming age is essential to kingdom living.
How can we grow in humility? Remember how much Christ has done for you and will do for you in the next age. Remember your faults and weaknesses. Think about the ways you have dishonored God since you became a believer. Think about how infinite and perfect God is, especially compared to you.
How much do you believe that God exalts the humble? Where can you apply more humility to your life? Where do you have problems with pride? What steps will you take to remedy this?
