Day 242 (Year 2) Be a Humble and Teachable Person “He leads the humble in justice, And He teaches the humble His way.” (Psalm 25:9 NASB) The word “humble” in today’s verse, ‘anav in the Hebrew, also means “poor, or meek.” God leads the humble and the meek according to His justice. The word “justice”
Day 241 (Year 2) The Humble and Poor who are Rich in Faith “Listen, my beloved brethren: Has God not chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which He promised to those who love Him?” (James 2:5 NKJV) The word “poor” in today’s verse, ptochos in
Day 240 (Year 2) Joy from Humbleness “The humble also shall increase their joy in the LORD, And the poor among men shall rejoice In the Holy One of Israel.” (Isaiah 29:19 NKJV) Why are those poor in spirit joyful? Why are they able to enter the kingdom of heaven? It is because of the
Day 239 (Year 2) Woe to Those Who Are Comforted by Riches “But woe to you who are rich, For you have received your consolation.” (Luke 6:24 NKJV) The word “consolation,” paraklesis in the Greek, here also means “exhortation, encouragement, comfort, or solace; that which affords comfort or refreshment.” In other words, Jesus said that
Day 238 (Year 2) Jesus’ Disciples are Poor Jesus said, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 5:3 NASB) “And turning His gaze toward His disciples, He began to say, ‘Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.’” (Luke 6:20 NASB) The word
Day 237 (Year 2) The Humble Man who has Nothing “The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon Me, Because the LORD has anointed Me To preach good tidings to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to the captives, And the opening of the prison to those who
Day 236 (Year 2) Learn the Lord’s Gentleness and Humility Jesus said, “Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and YOU WILL FIND REST FOR YOUR SOULS.” (Matthew 11:29 NASB) The word “humble” in today’s verse, tapeinos in the Greek, is a psychological and spiritual
Day 235 (Year 2) Humble People Receive God’s Comfort Easily “But God, who comforts the depressed, comforted us by the coming of Titus.” (2 Corinthians 7:6 NASB) “Depressed” in today’s verse, tapeinos in the Greek, is also the word for “humility.” Today’s verse reminds us that there are three ways to head toward humility. First,
Day 234 (Year 2) The Humble are the Opposite of the Wicked “The LORD lifts up the humble; He casts the wicked down to the ground.” (Psalm 147:6 NKJV) Humble people are those who seek God the most. Today’s verse contrasts the words “the humble” (‘anav) with the “wicked.” “Wicked,” rasha’ in the Hebrew, here
Day 233 (Year 2) God’s Different Types of Love “Surely He scorns the scornful, But gives grace to the humble.” (Proverbs 3:34 NKJV) “The one who does not love does not know God, for God is love.” (1 John 4:8 NASB) As mentioned in today’s first verse, the humble can receive God’s grace. This verse
