Title: Movin' On Up!/ Topic: Humility

Today’s Reading: Genesis 34; Genesis 35; Genesis 36; Luke 14

Scripture: Luke 14:7-11
7 When he noticed how the guests picked the places of honor at the table, he told them this parable: 8 "When someone invites you to a wedding feast, do not take the place of honor, for a person more distinguished than you may have been invited. 9 If so, the host who invited both of you will come and say to you, 'Give this man your seat.' Then, humiliated, you will have to take the least important place. 10 But when you are invited, take the lowest place, so that when your host comes, he will say to you, 'Friend, move up to a better place.' Then you will be honored in the presence of all your fellow guests. 11 For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted."

Observation/ Application:Humility is so counter-culture. We are taught by our society that we need to “make our mark” and put ourselves out there so that we are noticed and can get ahead. Everyone wants to be given attention by the “important” people. But Jesus gives a very different kind of instruction. I am to put myself in the lowest places, not seeking my own glory, and let others promote me. The Bible says, “a man's gift will make room for him”. In other words, if I do my work well and with God's character, others will notice and promote me; I will not have to “toot my own horn”. My only concern needs to be to make sure I am pleasing the Lord and working to honor him. He will make sure that I get whatever recognition I need. Prayer: Father, it is a good thing that we don't need to strive for the approval of others. May I please you in all I do and not worry about what others think of me. Give me a humble heart that brings you pleasure.
This I pray in Jesus’ name, Amen.