DAILY MANNA WITH JESUS. A HUMBLE HEART How does God bring his kingdom to us? Jesus remarked that many prophets and kings before him longed to see and understand Gods plan for establishing his kingdom. When King Davids throne was overthrown and vacant for centuries, God promised, nonetheless, to raise up a new king from the stump of Jesse, the father of David. This messianic king would rule forever because the Spirit of God would rest upon him and remain with him (Isaiah 11:1). What does Jesus prayer (Luke 10:21-22) tell us about God and about ourselves? First, it tells us that God is both Father and Lord of earth as well as heaven. He is both Creator and Author of all that he has made, the first origin of everything and transcendent authority, and at the same time, goodness and loving care for all his children. All fatherhood and motherhood are derived from him (Ephesians 3:14-15). Jesus prayer also contains a warning that pride can keep us from the love and knowledge of God. Pride closes the mind to Gods truth and wisdom for our lives. Jesus contrasts pride with child-like simplicity and humility. The simple of heart are like babes in the sense that they see purely without pretense and acknowledge their dependence and trust in God who is the source of all wisdom and strength. They seek one thing - the summum bonum or greatest good which is God himself. Simplicity of heart is wedded with humility, the queen of virtues, because humility inclines the heart towards grace and truth. Just as pride is the root of every sin and evil we can conceive, so humility is the only soil in which the grace of God can take root. It alone takes the right attitude before God and allows him as God to do all. God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble (Prov. 3:34, James 4:6). The grace of Christ-like humility inclines us towards God and disposes us to receive Gods wisdom, grace, and help. Nothing can give us greater joy than the knowledge that we are Gods beloved and that our names are written in heaven (Luke 10:20). Do you seek Gods wisdom and grace with humility and trust? Lord Jesus, give me the child-like simplicity and purity of faith to gaze upon your face with joy and confidence in your all-merciful love. Remove every doubt, fear, and proud thought which would hinder me from receiving your word with trust and humble submission. Amen. GOOD MORNING FRIENDS AND HAVE A SPLENDID TUESDAY! It is well with you and your family. Amen.
Posted on: Tue, 02 Dec 2014 08:44:40 +0000
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