MEMORISE:

Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up. James 4:10

READ: 1 Peter 5:6-9

6.  Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:

7.  Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

8.  Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:

9.  Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.

MESSAGE:

Humility is key in leadership and relationships among humans. If you are humble, you will most likely inspire or lead others directly or indirectly because you will use your skills, knowledge and experience to bring people together to achieve goals. Are you privileged in any way? Be humble. Be like Jesus who left His glory above, came to be born in a manger in order to save the world from eternal damnation. Jesus was so humble that He learnt His earthly fathers business until He turned 30 and started His divine mission on earth. That is why He was referred to as the son of the carpenter. He never shouted at His dad or siblings to prove His superiority; He simply humbled Himself to learn human ways and relationships, His humility earned Him the greatest name both in heaven and on earth. Are you occupying any leadership position? Be humble; you will make more impact through humility than being bossy or rude. Don't think you are better than those you are leading, you are only privileged.

PRAYER POINT:

Holy Spirit, I receive the grace to be humble today.

HYMN: ALL HAIL THE POWER OF JESUS NAME

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:

2 Kings 23-25, John 7:1-53

AUTHORS: PASTOR E. A. ADEBOYE

PASTOR (MRS) FOLU ADEBOYE