Day 231, Year 1 Breaking Free from Legalistic Humility … “These are matters which have, to be sure, the appearance of wisdom in self-made religion and self-abasement and severe treatment of the body, but are of no value against fleshly indulgence.” (Colossians 2:23 NASB) Contrary to humbling ourselves under the mighty hand of God, it […]
Day 232, Year 1 The Humble Receive More Grace from God “Surely He scorns the scornful, But gives grace to the humble.” (Proverbs 3:34 NKJV) “But He gives a greater grace. Therefore it says, ‘GOD IS OPPOSED TO THE PROUD, BUT GIVES GRACE TO THE HUMBLE.’” (James 4:6 NASB) The word “humble” in the first
Day 233, Year 1 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
Day 234, Year 1 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 Hebrew, here also
Day 235, Year 1 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 Greek, is also the word for “humility.” Today’s verse reminds us that there are three ways to head toward humility. First, do
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
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 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 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 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
