James 4:6 (ESV)
But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, “God opposes
the proud but gives grace to the humble.”
Corrie Ten Boom tells this story in her book, Each New
Day. "When I saw Sadhu Sundar Singh in Europe, he had completed a tour
around the world. People asked him, Doesn't it do harm, you're getting so much
honor?" The Sadhu's answer was: "No. The donkey went into Jerusalem,
and they put garments on the ground before him. He was not proud. He knew it
was not done to honor him, but for Jesus, who was sitting on his back. When
people honor me, I know it is not me, but the Lord, who does the job."
Another wise person once said, "I believe the first
test of a truly great man is his humility. I do not mean by humility, doubt of
his own power, or hesitation in speaking his opinion. But really great men have
a ... feeling that the greatness is not in them but through them; that they
could not do or be anything else than God made them."
We too, should strive to live knowing that the greatness
is through us and give God all the glory He deserves! Lord, help us! We need to
empty ourselves of our desires and our agendas, and be available for all the
works He wants to do through us!
Dear Lord, we want to live our life honoring You in everything!
Thank you for loving us and helping us along the way -- in the Name of Jesus,
Amen.
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