Day 245, Year 1 The Humble will be Satisfied “The poor shall eat and be satisfied; Those who seek Him will praise the LORD. Let your heart live forever!” (Psalm 22:26 NKJV) The “poor” (‘anav) shall eat and be satisfied. Going over the previous passage, it refers to those who were “in the assembly.” Most […]
Day 244, Year 1 Asking God to Change Your Heart “O LORD, You have heard the desire of the humble; You will strengthen their heart, You will incline Your ear.” (Psalm 10:17 NASB) The word “humble” is ‘anav in Hebrew; here it also means “needy, afflicted, weak, or lowly.” The desire of the humble is
Day 243, Year 1 Seek the Lord… “Seek the LORD, All you humble of the earth Who have carried out His ordinances; Seek righteousness, seek humility. Perhaps you will be hidden In the day of the LORD’S anger.” (Zephaniah 2:3 NASB) Believers who are accustomed to following God’s way might risk blindly following existing habits
Day 242, Year 1 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 Hebrew, also means “poor, or meek.” God leads the humble and the meek according to His justice. The word “justice” in
Day 241, Year 1 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 1 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 1 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 Greek, here also means “exhortation, encouragement, comfort, or solace; that which affords comfort or refreshment.” In other words, Jesus said that woe
Day 238, Year 1 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 1 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 1 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 Greek, is a psychological and spiritual quality
