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August 23, 2021
Today’s Promise
God Gives Grace to the Humble
But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”
James 4:6
God Helps the Humble
God has a tender spot for the humble. Those willing to submit their lives to Him find grace to face every situation.
Grace is God’s love in action. When you humble yourself before God, His grace flows over you and into every area of your life.
Grace is God’s love in action
Humility begins with confessing that you need God. You admit you aren’t smart enough or strong enough to meet the challenges of day-to-day living. You humble yourself by submitting your life to His will and direction.
The Proud
The proud person doesn’t need God. They think they can live a meaningful life without His help. A proud person sees himself as the center of the universe. It’s a sad thought, but God opposes the proud person. God literally works against the person who refuses to humble himself.
Unfortunately, many Christians live with spiritual pride. Although they are trusting Christ for their salvation, they don’t trust Him for day-to-day living. They rarely spend time in prayer, asking for God’s help and guidance.
Your prayer life is a crucial indicator of your level of pride. Can you go days without stopping to pray? Do you forget to seek God’s directions in the decisions of life? If so, you may be living a prideful Christian life.
The Humble
God calls us to humble ourselves. When we do, He exalts us. When we do His job and exalt ourselves, then God does our job by humbling us. (Let me say, God is very good at humbling us.) If you are like me, I have experienced the humbling hand of God many times in my life.
If you want God’s grace to flow through your life, then humble yourself before Him. Bow your knee and confess that you don’t have all the answers, and you need His help.
God’s grace follows those who are completely dependent on Christ.
Look at that promise again.
But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” – James 4:6
Make these confessions.
- I live in humble dependence on God.
- As I humble myself before God, He pours out His grace on me.
- God opposes me when I live in pride and independence.
- I confess my need for Christ and humble myself before Him today.
In Jesus Name,
Amen
As you humble yourself by spending time with God, you will find His grace and favor growing in your life.
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What does God’s grace mean to you? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.
Why can’t God stop this Covid-19? Why God let’s people suffering?
Wow, that is a question people have asked over and over; why is there suffering? Why can’t God just fix things? Angela, I certainly understand the question. I think we have all lost someone we know or were close to from the virus. There is not the space here to fully answer the question in detail, but here is a short answer.
When Adam sinned, sin not only entered his heart, but the world around us. We live in a fallen world. The problems we are facing globally is the result of a world that is falling apart due to sin. We know that one day Jesus will redeem not only our spirits, but the world we live in. There will be a renewed earth that is not plagued with the problems we experience here. As believers this world is just a passing moment as we look to all eternity with Jesus. – Billy