The LORD lifts up the humble
Psalms 147:6 (ESV)
Yahweh is not impressed by human efforts to exalt themselves. Which is better, to exalt ourselves or to let God lift us up? If we find ourselves in humble circumstances we can take courage that God sees us and will lift us up in some way, even if this only means lifting our hearts. Even if people around us think of us as lowly, God sees our heart and honors us in heaven.
Humility is an attitude of the heart that reflects who we are before God. If we are willing to be honest about who we are and trust in who God is, then our heart is in the right place and God begins his process of lifting us up. But if we resist giving God due honor and authority then why would he bless our hearts or our efforts? If we keep looking to have priority over others or to gather attention to ourselves then God needs to knock us down before he begins to lift us up. Moreover, our communion with God will be deeper when our heart is properly humble. Thus, we have nothing to lose but everything to gain if we maintain a humble heart and humble speech.
