Revelation of the Word:
Revelation of the Word 15/04/2024 Admin
THEME: HUMBLE YOURSELF
1 Peter 5:6 NIV
”Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.“
INSIGHT
–Self has a tendency of eliciting characteristics of pride. Self exultation comes at the wake of gaining wealth, positions, fame and popularity, special skills etc. as one views himself/herself as a better, superior and more important person than others. Herod Agrippa habored pride in his heart. When he moved from Judea to Caesarea, wore his royal robes, sat on his throne and delivered a public address, and the people exulted him saying, “this is the voice of a god, not of a man.” Herod received all the praise and failed to exult God. An angel struck him down immediately, he died and he was eaten by worms(Acts 12:21-23). It is such a catastrophe to have pride within oneself. Proverbs 18:12 reminds us that humility comes before honor, and when we humble ourselves before the Lord He lifts us up at His appointed time.
PRAYER
Almighty Heavenly Father, we come before Your throne of mercy and grace this day. We come to seek Your grace and ask for Your forgiveness for every pride that we have harbored in our hearts. May You forgive us for all the times we have exulted ourselves and have sinned against You dear Lord Jesus. We pray that You may cleanse us by Your precious blood dear Jesus Christ and purify us afresh. May You sanctify each one of us through and through the body, soul and spirit. May You take away every pride in us and teach us to be humble before You. May we be like You dear Jesus Christ for You are humble even willing to take the form of a man and come down from Your throne in obedience to die for our sins and became the ultimate sacrifice for us. We pray that we shall obey You and honor You with all that we are and all You have given us. We thank You Lord and bless Your holy name. We pray this in Jesus Mighty Name, Amen.
Further reading: Proverbs 15:33, James 4:10
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