The Grace of Humility

[Daily Devotional]

The Grace of Humility 

     Thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose
name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is
of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and
to revive the heart of the contrite ones. Isa. 57:15.  

     The grace of humility should be cherished by every one who names
the name of Christ, for self-exaltation can find no place in the work of
God. Those who would cooperate with the Lord of hosts must daily crucify
self, placing worldly ambition in the background. They must be
long-suffering and kind, full of mercy and tenderness to those around
them. . . .  

     True humility is the evidence that we behold God and that we are in
union with Jesus Christ. Unless we are meek and lowly we cannot claim
that we have any true conception of the character of God. Men may think
that they are serving God faithfully; their talents, learning,
eloquence, or zeal may dazzle the eye, delight the fancy, and awaken the
admiration of those who cannot see beneath the surface, but unless these
qualifications are humbly consecrated to God, . . . they are regarded by
God as unprofitable servants.  

     God has been waiting long for His followers to manifest true
humility that He may impart rich blessings to them. Those who offer Him
the sacrifice of a broken and contrite spirit will be hidden in the
cleft of the rock and will behold the Lamb of God, who taketh away the
sins of the world. As Jesus, the Sin Bearer, the all-sufficient
Sacrifice, is seen more distinctly, their lips are tuned to the loftiest
praise. The more they see of the character of Christ the more humble
they become, and the lower their estimate of themselves. . . . Self is
lost sight of in their consciousness of their own unworthiness and of
God's wonderful glory. . . .  

     Those who value a holy and happy walk with God, who prize the
strength that a knowledge of Him brings; will leave nothing undone if
only they may behold God. They will cherish the spirit that trembles at
His word, and in every place and under every circumstance they will pray
that they may be allowed to see His glory.  

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