Hard to be Humble
Pastor Henry’s sermon today really hit a chord in me. There was a time when my standard concern would be what’s in it for John? Someone many years ago called me to account for my self-centred attitude but it has been a process. That ego keeps following me around. It has taken several crisis situations in my life to learn that it’s not about me but is all about God and His amazing grace. He accepts me despite my prideful attitude and selfish ambitions. I have been a slow learner in that it’s usually when I’m in dire straights that I fall on my knees and cry out for mercy and grace. Lord thank you for your love that knows no boundaries. A contrite heart you will not turn away. One of many texts pastor Henry used sums it all up:
Isa 66:2 Has not my hand made all these things, and so they came into being?” declares the LORD.
“This is the one I esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, and trembles at my word.
Pastor Henry reminded me that to be useful to the Lord I need to surrender my will to His and to take the attitude of Christ so powerfully outlined in Philippians 2:3-11.
The undeserved favour or “Grace” that the Lord pours out his followers was not cheap. It cost Him his life on a cross and He did it for me. Amazing! Too bad it takes a crisis like the health challenge I am facing at the moment for me to see the truth that ‘the joy of the Lord is my strength” Thank you Lord for opening my eyes again. Thank you pastor Henry for your timely message today.
