Humble yourselves [feeling very insignificant] in the presence of the Lord, and He will exalt you [He will lift you up and make your lives significant]. – James 4:10, AMP On August 9, 2013 news outlets across the United States reported shocking news regarding Florida couple Derek Medina and Jennifer Alfonso. On August 8, Medina,… Continue reading The struggle for significance can destroy you.
Category: Humility
God won’t give you any more than He can handle.
I have overcome the world… – John 16:33, AMP I have heard many people quote the following proverb: “God won’t give you more than you can handle.” Often cited by or to people who are going through difficult times, the saying is meant to comfort suffering people by reminding them of God’s promise to stop… Continue reading God won’t give you any more than He can handle.
It’s time you learn how to accept a gift.
Bear ye one another’s burdens… – Galatians 6:2, KJV Years ago some dear friends of mine, Jerry and Lib, offered to pay my way to a small group coaching session with a very successful professional speaker. At the time I was trying to launch a professional seminar company, and my friends just knew the session… Continue reading It’s time you learn how to accept a gift.
A mighty man is not delivered by his much strength.
No king is saved by the great size and power of his army; a mighty man is not delivered by [his] much strength. – Psalm 33:16, AMP One of the greatest challenges we Christians face is understanding how futile our efforts are when we try to accomplish God’s work with human strength. I’ve heard countless stories of… Continue reading A mighty man is not delivered by his much strength.
If you are proud, you are delusional.
And at once an angel of the Lord smote him (Herod)…because he did not give God the glory… – Acts 12:23, AMP We all struggle with pride, but some people are consumed by it. Those who are consumed by pride and arrogance are, to put it bluntly, delusional. Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary defines “delusion” as: A persistent… Continue reading If you are proud, you are delusional.
Don’t take the bait of discontentment.
Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. – Philippians 4:11, KJV There are so many lessons to be learned from Genesis 3:1-6. But I had a new one (at least for me) brought to my attention by my friend, Dan, who taught our Sunday School class… Continue reading Don’t take the bait of discontentment.
It is best that you stay dependent on God.
…give me neither poverty nor riches… – Proverbs 30:8, KJV There are few weapons in Satan’s arsenal more effective at derailing Christians than the deceitfulness of riches. When overflowing with abundance, it is easy to stop depending on God for our daily bread and for our daily breath. When we stop depending on God, we… Continue reading It is best that you stay dependent on God.
Having your way is not worth the loneliness.
Jehoram…departed without being wanted. – 2 Chronicles 21:20, AMP After the death of King Jehoshaphat, Jehoshaphat’s son Jehoram reigned over Judah. Heavily influenced by the house of Ahab (for Jehoram was married to Ahab’s daughter), Jehoram secured his rule by murdering his potential rivals for the throne – his brothers. He then dragged the people… Continue reading Having your way is not worth the loneliness.
God knows you’ll sin. Let Him forgive you so you can get back to work.
David assembled at Jerusalem all the leaders of Israel and of the tribes… – 1 Chronicles 28:1, Amplified Bible Satan hates the God who created him, but Satan has no power to directly hurt his Creator. So, instead, he comes after the Creator’s children. Unfortunately, Satan is quite adept at causing God’s children to sin,… Continue reading God knows you’ll sin. Let Him forgive you so you can get back to work.
God’s not terribly excited when you rely on yourself.
And God was displeased with this [reliance on human resources], and He smote Israel. – 1 Chronicles 21:7, Amplified Bible Most Christians don’t have a clue how irritated God gets when we rely on ourselves rather than on Him. Consider 1 Chronicles 21. In this passage, King David instructed his captain, Joab, to take a… Continue reading God’s not terribly excited when you rely on yourself.