Then Jesus called a little child to Him, set him in the midst of them, and said, “Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore whoever humbles himself as this little child is the greatest in the kingdom … More The greatest
‘Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.’ (1 Peter 5:6-7) ‘Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery … More Humble
The curse of the Lord is on the house of the wicked, but He blesses the home of the just.Surely He scorns the scornful, but gives grace to the humble.The wise shall inherit glory, but shame shall be the legacy of fools. (Proverbs 3:33-35)
Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. (Matthew 5:5) But the meek shall inherit the earth, and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace. (Psalms 37:11) He has shown you, O man, what is good; And what does the LORD require of you but to do justly, To love mercy, and … More Inheritance
But I am poor and sorrowful; Let Your salvation, O God, set me up on high. I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify Him with thanksgiving. This also shall please the Lord better than an ox or bull, which has horns and hooves. The humble shall see this and … More The joy of the humble
For thus says the High and Lofty One who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in the high and holy place, with him who has a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.” (Isaiah 57:15)
For the Lord takes pleasure in His people; He will beautify the humble with salvation. (Psalms 149:4)
Australia finds itself in unprecedented territory as vast swathes of the country burn in some of the largest bushfires in history (perhaps globally). Already around twenty people have so far been killed (and more than number unaccounted for) – including three volunteer firefighters – and about six million hectares (60,000 sq km or 14.8 million … More When a nation burns
Almost everything about the first Christmas carries with in large doses of humility. Joseph humbling himself to continue with his young bride knowing her first child is not his. Mary accepting a very uncomfortable and tough journey by donkey in the last days of her pregnancy. Both first time parents needing to be content that … More The humility of Advent
“The Dayspring from on high has visited us; To give light to those who sit in darkness and the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.” What a powerful message to be given, announcing the ministry of Christ, and yet most forget the one who delivered it. A father in … More Advent Messenger
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