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Devotional - 10th Dec 2020

 'By humility and the fear of the Lord are riches, and honour, and life'
(Proverbs 22:4).

What does it mean to have humility? True humility is considered a virtue and a cheerful submission to the will of God, caused by  selflessness. In our present society we see entitlement and over-
confidence being celebrated, which is a total focus on self. Therefore, you find people are more competitive and even obsessed with their appearance, amongst other things. One should realise that humility is not about pleasing other people or putting yourself down, but it's about becoming a more harmonised individual. It's not that you don't  think of yourself, but that you do it less. When we fear the Lord and his goodness, we will walk humbly before Him, and our attitude and behaviour towards others  will reflect the will of God,  flowing from his grace. God will reward us with spiritual riches, honour towards Himself and others and everlasting life in the world to come. Christ set the example of humility when he humbled Himself to death upon the Cross for us. Humility lives in the presence of the crucified Christ and is a trust of His love and love to Him. When we fear God, the spirit of pride cannot take residence in our heart. But what is it that's hindering us from being  humble? May be it is our lack of faith in God. Could it mean that we are more focus on what we can see than who He is and what He can do? Humility comes when we fear the Lord. Let us through the Spirit, walk humbly with God, reverence His majesty and  authority and submit with all humility to the command of His word. We will be benefited with riches and honour and life.

Have a wonderful day 🌹🌹

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