Encouraged by God's Word

Posts Tagged ‘encouragement’

Hello Family,

Do people look at you and see the value you bring to certain situations? Are you called upon when someone dependable or knowledgeable is needed?

There have been times when people have asked me to serve on committees or assist them on different projects and when that happens, I look at it as an honor. I don’t take it lightly and I am truly humbled.

There have been people who have suggested I be the leader for certain activities and there have been times when folks have just said, “I need your opinion on this.”

Now if the truth be told I know I’m a smart guy, intelligent, handsome, witty, charming and all that other great stuff, but I still am surprised sometimes when people look to me for an answer.

I don’t count it lightly when someone asked for my advice or seek my knowledge. I am always humbled and I always will be because I know that my strength comes from above. My skills and talents are a gift from God and when others see that in me, I know that it is the God working in me.

Proverbs 15:31, 33 (NIV) says He who listens to a life-giving rebuke will be at home among the wise. The fear of the LORD teaches a man wisdom, and humility comes before honor.

I truly believe that if you want to be honored, if you want to be known, if you want to be recognized and respected, you must HUMBLE YOURSELF.

You can’t be egotistical and pompous and expect others to look up to you.

People don’t respect arrogant people, they may fear them but they don’t respect them. Having self value and love for who you are is one thing but to think you can’t do anything wrong is something else.

Walking around with your chest poked out like you are “Da Man” doesn’t mean anything besides the fact that you look stupid and the only one impressed with you is YOU.

So if you want to be among the wise, if you want to be honored, if you want people to value you, listen to the Lord and love, respect and humble yourself.

Be Encouraged and Have a Humbling Weekend!