When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. (Proverbs 11:2)
Read Proverbs 5 today!
We are exploring four of the many characteristics there are of a man or woman of wisdom this week. Today, we will look at a second quality produced by a man or woman of wisdom.
1. A man or woman of wisdom let’s nothing hinder their relationship with the Lord! From yesterday’s devotional Nothing Hinders
2. A man or woman of wisdom takes a humble posture before the Lord!
It is not this way among you, but whoever wishes to become great among you shall be your servant, and whoever wishes to be first among you shall be your slave; just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many. (Matthew 20:26-28, AMP)
Lord, please teach me what it means to be Your servant. Please give me a greater sense of humility.
Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time. (1 Peter 5:6)
Lord, it’s really that simple. You must become greater in me and I must become less. I see how often my pride gets in the way of Your work. And I’m truly sorry for that. Even in these last few days, I can think of a few conversations where I stumbled over my pride. It can get ugly at times! I pray that You will help me overcome my pride.
Lord, may I remember that I’m a servant. Here to serve You. Here to do Your will! Here to advance Your purpose. I am not my own. I was bought with a price. You paid the price for my sins. You redeemed me from the pit of Hell.
And now, O Israel, what does the LORD your God ask of you but to fear the LORD your God, to walk in all his ways, to love him, to serve the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul. (Deuteronomy 10:1)
Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. (Lamentations 3:22-23)
Lord,
Thank Your for this brand new day. Thank You that Your mercies are new today! I pray that I will use this day wisely to glorify You! I pray that I will be aware of every opportunity I have to share Jesus with those around me. May I shine the light of my Savior brightly.