September 3
1 Chronicles 8:29-9:1; Daniel 4:1-37; Ezekiel 40:1-37
Humility. This crucial quality is often missing from our lives and seems to be completely devoid from Nebuchadnezzar's. For us to have a relationship with God, it demands humility. God’s work in the life of Nebuchadnezzar is one of the most drastic acts of God to humble someone. God lowered him to almost animal status so that he might acknowledge God. Despite this act of God, it took seven years for Nebuchadnezzar to humble himself before God's greatness. In Daniel 4 he finally concludes God's kingdom is superior and his power is greater. Kings in the ancient near east were almost always deified. After a lifetime of hearing how great, divine, and superior you are, it would be hard to acknowledge a greater power. Thus, it took seven humiliating years before Nebuchadnezzar could acknowledge God as the one true God.
Despite not being called a god from birth, we might feel this same struggle. We may focus on our own glory, greatness, and purposes, rather than surrendering all to God. Therefore, let us embrace humility so that we might draw near to God, rather than being resisted by him (James 4:6). If you want to explore a great resource on humility (besides the Bible), consider reading Humilitas by John Dickson.
Father God, you are greater than me. Help me to surrender all my plans and desires before you, so that I might seek your glory, rather than my own. May I pursue you and your greatness in all I do. Amen.
What causes pride to well up in your heart? How can you better embrace humility?
Humility. This crucial quality is often missing from our lives and seems to be completely devoid from Nebuchadnezzar's. For us to have a relationship with God, it demands humility. God’s work in the life of Nebuchadnezzar is one of the most drastic acts of God to humble someone. God lowered him to almost animal status so that he might acknowledge God. Despite this act of God, it took seven years for Nebuchadnezzar to humble himself before God's greatness. In Daniel 4 he finally concludes God's kingdom is superior and his power is greater. Kings in the ancient near east were almost always deified. After a lifetime of hearing how great, divine, and superior you are, it would be hard to acknowledge a greater power. Thus, it took seven humiliating years before Nebuchadnezzar could acknowledge God as the one true God.
Despite not being called a god from birth, we might feel this same struggle. We may focus on our own glory, greatness, and purposes, rather than surrendering all to God. Therefore, let us embrace humility so that we might draw near to God, rather than being resisted by him (James 4:6). If you want to explore a great resource on humility (besides the Bible), consider reading Humilitas by John Dickson.
Father God, you are greater than me. Help me to surrender all my plans and desires before you, so that I might seek your glory, rather than my own. May I pursue you and your greatness in all I do. Amen.
What causes pride to well up in your heart? How can you better embrace humility?
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