Grace to the Humble (7/8-9)

Verse for the Day by Dorothy Callies

                                                         

Proverbs 3:34b, NIV “But (the Lord) gives grace to the humble.”

KJV quote: “… but He giveth grace unto the lowly.” NLT quote: “... He shows favor to the humble.” The word, lowly means in a humble or meek ways; in a low position.  Humble means modest or meek in spirit; not proud or bold. Meek means putting up with wrongs patiently and without complaint.

Other reference I like to share: James 4:6 “… God resists the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.” God resists the proud. It should make us realized upon our hearts and minds how much God hates pride. If we ever have pride or proud in spirit, it will cause God to turn from our prayers and withhold His presence and grace from us.

What is pride that would cause God to resist? Pride means too high an opinion of one’s own ability or worth; a feeling of being better than others; to think highly of oneself. This kind of pride shut out the help of God. It means God will not help those who thinks they are better than others.

Jesus gave an example of two men who pray. A Pharisee who was proud of himself.  He compare himself, his own opinion to be better than the lowly sinner. A man bow his head in prayer, asking God for His mercy upon him, a sinner. Which one would God show His mercy to? The lowly sinner who was humble before God. [Ref. Luke 18:9-14]

When we humbly submit ourselves to God and we draw near to Him, God gives us abundant or plenty of grace, mercy, and help in every situation of life. May God gives us His grace when we humble ourselves before Him.  I like this chorus to be a prayer to God.

       “Lord keep your hand on me.”

You laid your hand, mighty Lord, on the range,

    Laid your wonderful hand on the prairie.

Lord, you poured forth the fountains

    And raised up the mountains.

Oh! Lord keep your mighty hand on me.

    You touched your clouds, made them rain,

From the rain made the sea,

    From the sea, formed the clouds

To give us life abundantly;

    You have the earth and the sky in your command,

Lord, please keep your precious hand on me.

                (Inspiring Choruses)