DCLM Higher Everyday 19 August 2024 — Humility And Greatness
DCLM Higher Everyday 19 August 2024 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Humility And Greatness
Topic: Humility And Greatness
Text: Matthew 18:1-5
1At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?
2And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them,
3And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.
4Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
5And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me.
Key Verse: “Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 18:4).
Message
Humility elevates self-reflection and self-awareness. It is the basic leadership strength and critical success factor. It is the gateway for other traits as empathy, authenticity and integrity. It was Gary L. Thomas who said that “Humility will become a passion for us when we realize that the more we put our own egos out of the way, the more the life and power and purpose of God can pass through us. When this happens, something glorious takes place. We get to experience the quality of eternal life without the taint of our own control and small ego demands”. It pays to be humble because it attracts divine favour and all-round promotion. “…for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble” (1 Peter 5:5).
Humility is the basic characteristics of heaven-bound Christians. Genuine humility can only be got through personal encounter with the Lord via salvation experience of being born again. You can accept Jesus as you recognise, renounce and confess your sins to Him. He will welcome you and give you the divine nature of humility.
Quote: It pays to be humble
Challenge: Humility attracts divine favour.
Prayer for today: Help me to be humble like you, O blessed Redeemer.
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20)
