Thought for Today: “The Power of Humility”

It is in humility that we are lifted into the presence of God. It is in humility that the true power of the Lord resides.

Isaiah 57:15 says, “For thus says the High and Lofty One Who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: ‘I dwell in the high and holy place, with him who has a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.’”

Jesus said, “He who is greatest among you shall be your servant. And whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.” (Matthew 23:11-12)

At Passover Jesus took upon Himself the lowest position a servant by washing the disciples’ feet. He said, “For I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you. Most assuredly, I say to you, a servant is not greater than his master; nor is he who is sent greater than he who sent him.” (John 13:15-16)

It is only through genuine humility that we will minister in the power of God.

Roy Lessin said, “A man grows tall when he takes the lowly place; he grows strong when he seeks the quiet place; he grows great when he takes the servant’s place.”