From the Word: Humbling Myself (from Matthew 18:1-11)
“Whoever then humbles himself as this child, he is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 18:4 NASB)

Lord, how is a child humble?  I know I’ve asked this question before, but I think I need a reminder.  I continue to hear from the world - and even from some of Your people who are the supposed experts and influencers - that we are to pursue greatness, leadership and success (all in Your name, of course).  And then You come along here and remind me, “Unless you are turned and become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven.” (v3)  Here it is not even an issue of greatness, but an issue of entering the kingdom!  Whoa…

Help me to sort out these crossed signals.  I know that I want to listen you You, I want to understand what You are saying.  After the mistakes I made with — and their checkbook situation, it’s not hard to be humble.  But is what I am feeling true humility?  I don’t think that humility is rooted in failure - the problem with my response to failure is again a precooccupation with myself and an inordinate focus on me from a negative point of view.  That’s probably not humility.

So what is?  Teachability?  An open mind?  A curiosity about things?  Always learning, not having arrived, not intentionally pursuing greatness?  Save me, Lord, from the trap of the world’s misleading promises.  To be as a child, wanting to please the parents, wanting affirmation from those over us, hoping to deepen the relationship by sharing what we have.  Lord, may I grow in my understanding of what humility looks like for me with You.  I do want to enter Your kingdom - whatever it takes I will do!   Amen.

Please pray with us:
This month is graduation for most colleges and universities around the country, high schools as well.  And yes, our son graduates from college this weekend!  They are entering a new season of life, either pursuing advanced education or entering into the working world.  For those who are following Christ, please pray with us that they will keep Him first in their lives (Matthwew 6:33, to seek first His kingdom) as they engage the opportunities,  demands and distractions facing them.  It is easy to get off track in this next step.

Thanks.

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