DCLM Sincere Milk 22 January 2024 — Stoop To Conquer
DCLM Sincere Milk 22 January 2024 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Stoop To Conquer
Topic: Stoop To Conquer
Text: 1 Peter 5:5-7
5Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.
6Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:
7Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
Key Verse: “Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:” 1 Peter 5:6
Message
To stoop to conquer means to adopt a role, position, attitude or behaviour, that is seen as being beneath one’s abilities or social position in order to achieve one’s goal. Scripturally it means to humble yourself under the mighty hand of God. Humility is a great attribute that every child must cultivate because it is the character of Christ. The Bible therefore commands us to be humble so that we can become great.
Also Read: DCLM Sincere Milk 21 January 2024 — The Importance Of A Strong Foundation
Humility is a practical lifestyle with these attributes:
Abiding walk with the Lord.
The question to ask yourself now is, “Am I a humble child?”
Unquestionable obedience to God’s word.
Consider others first before self.
Protect and care for others.
Gentle and quiet spirit.
Quick to forgive offences.
Thankful for favour received.
Treat others with respect.
Quick to apologize and repent for wrong done.
Patience and long suffering.
Rejoice and weep with others.
Promote peace.
Further Reading: Philippians 2:5-8
Prayer for today: The grace to walk in humility, grant unto me, O Lord.
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)
