Tuesday; November 5

If you have ever had to communicate with someone who speaks a different language you realize how difficult it is to have an understanding of what is being said.  Isn’t it great that when we come across those who speak “our language” because we have a general belief that they will be able to understand each other.  The problem is that even though we have a common language we may or may not define similar words in similar ways.  Some words may sound the same but have different meanings.  To take this a step further, some words may have a similar meaning, but are open to individual interpretation.  Take, for example, the word “humble”.  To some, this word has the negative connotation of being meek to the point of being downtrodden, but not everyone shares that understanding.  To many of us, humility is the ability to truly understand ourselves in light of our physical and spiritual environment.  It isn’t about being “milk toast”, it is about being mature.  It is about making a choice to find our rightful place, not merely being overwhelmed by outside influences.
The reason an appropriate understanding of humility is important is found in properly applying its godly perspective.  Take for example the passage that states, “Humble yourselves in the presence of the Lord, and He will exalt you.” (James 4:10).  When we comprehend this as being an accurate understanding of our standing before God and our fellow man we will be more apt to be humble.  It isn’t about thinking poorly of ourselves, it is about proper thoughts of where we fit in the great scheme of things.
Let’s be humble, but let’s also find our value.  When we find both of these places, God can raise up an incredible influence for His kingdom.
         Think About It!

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