Humble Pie

I have to admit that I don’t always like the taste of Humble Pie – some call it the “pastry that is never tasty”.  I do think a slice of it every now and then is a good thing. Being humble is easier said than done. I think humility starts in the heart and works its way outwardly to my actions.

I’m nearing the end of the book of Job and he is in deep anguish. I would say that he is at the end of his rope, but he’s hanging on to his faith in God. He continues to cry out to God in his anguish – which is highly appropriate. Check this out….

¹¹ For God has cut my bowstring.
    He has humbled me,
    so they have thrown off all restraint.
¹² These outcasts oppose me to my face.
    They send me sprawling
    and lay traps in my path.
¹³ They block my road
    and do everything they can to destroy me.
They know I have no one to help me.
¹⁴     They come at me from all directions.
They jump on me when I am down.
¹⁵     I live in terror now.
My honor has blown away in the wind,
    and my prosperity has vanished like a cloud. (Job 30:11-15 NLT)

I would push back on Job on one of his comments – his honor is still intact. His honor may be diminished in people’s eyes – but in the eyes of God, he is honorable.

I believe that there is great honor in humility. I think humility is the opposite of pride. I believe pride is the root of all sin, therefore humility is the antidote to pride. Both pride and humility begin deep in the heart. I want the Lord to consistently mold and shape my heart in humility. I want pride to be pushed out of my heart by profound humility.  I think honor can come as a result of my humility.  I think it’s amazing what God can do with my humility and willingness to serve Him wherever He leads.

Pressing On!

Dwayne