When issues arise in our lives, trusting in God and what He has done, instead of in ourselves and what we think we can make happen, shows that we are truly humble. Humility automatically puts us in the position to receive honor from God. A clear connection between humility and honor can be seen in the Word. Proverbs 18:12 tells us that before destruction, a person’s heart is haughty, but humility comes before honor. We must put enough weight on God’s Word to trust Him and not seek honor from people. In John 5:44, Jesus asked how people could seek honor from each other, but not from God. No one can ever honor us like God can. Consider this throughout the remainder of your week.

Trust that God will honor you, even when people don’t. The Lord sees your heart; He knows exactly where you are. Do not think for a moment that He has forgotten about you.  Honor from God is a result of humility. Keep loving people and submitting to the will of God for your life. Humble yourself under God’s hand, and He will exalt you in due time. He cares deeply for you. He always has, and He always will.

Prayer:

Lord, we humble ourselves to receive honor that can only come from You. We do not look to other human beings, we look to You. We believe that we can do all things through Christ which strengthens us, and we ask that You confirm this Word in our lives. We depend fully on Jesus, Amen.

Scripture:

Proverbs 18:12

1 Peter 5:6, 7

Proverbs 22:4

Proverbs 18:12

James 4:10

John 5:44