Light for the Humble

[Daily Devotional]

Light for the Humble 

     The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his
way. Ps. 25:9.  

     Anything like pride in learning and dependence upon scientific
knowledge which you place between your soul and the word of the Bible
will most effectually close the door of your heart to the sweet, humble
religion of the meek and lowly Jesus. . . .  

     It is the humble in heart that receive the enlightenment of Heaven
that is more precious than the boasted wisdom of the world. . . . He
{the repenting sinner} . . . becomes spiritual, and discerns spiritual
things. The wisdom of God enlightens his mind, and he beholds wondrous
things out of God's law. This salvation which offers pardon to the
transgressor, presents to him the righteousness that will bear the
scrutiny of the Omniscient One, gives victory over the powerful enemy of
God and man, provides eternal life and joy for its receiver. . . .  

     It is the completeness of salvation that gives it its greatness. No
man can measure or understand it by worldly wisdom. It may be
contemplated with the most profound and concentrated study, but the mind
loses itself in the untraceable majesty of its Author. But the soul
united with God in meditation of His unfathomable riches is expanded,
and becomes more capable of comprehending to a greater depth and height
the glories of the plan of salvation. . . . His abilities develop and
strengthen to comprehend and to do with increased skill and wisdom the
requirements of God. The mind devoted unreservedly to God, under the
guidance of the divine Spirit develops generally and harmoniously. The
weak, vacillating character becomes changed through the power of God to
one of strength and steadfastness. Continual devotion and piety
establish so close a relation between Jesus and His disciple that the
Christian becomes like Him in mind and character. After association with
the Son of God the humble follower of Christ is found to be a person of
sound principle, clear perception, and reliable judgment. He has a
connection with God, the Source of light and understanding.  

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