Very Humble – February 23, 2009

Very Humble

Numbers 12:3

Jim Stephens

02-23-09

 

Scripture:

 

Now Moses was very humble—more humble than any other person on earth. (Numbers 12:3 NLT)

 

Observation:

 

Moses was the most powerful man on earth at this time.  He was the only person who had direct audience with God and whose words and deeds on God’s behalf parted the sea and brought water from rock.  Moses was The Man!

 

But God himself described Moses as the most humble person on earth.  Here’s a couple of reasons I think this description of Moses is true:

·        He was motivated by God’s call and not by personal ambition.

·        He always gave God the credit for anything he accomplished.

·        He didn’t defend himself when criticized, accused, or opposed.

·        He showed no resentment toward his critics.

·        He truly interceded for the people even at the risk of God’s anger.

 

Application:

 

I’m not sure how well I do on God’s humility scale.  When I desire recognition or feel jealous, defensive, or critical of others, I know I’m not at the Moses end of the scale.

 

Prayer:

 

Father, I so admire the qualities I see in Moses.  I want to be a person of whom it can be said – of whom you would say – “he’s very humble.”  Amen.

 

There Is A God – September 11, 2008

There Is A God

Daniel 2:27-28

Jim Stephens

09-11-08

 

Scripture:

 

27 Daniel replied, “There are no wise men, enchanters, magicians, or fortune-tellers who can reveal the king’s secret. 28 But there is a God in heaven who reveals secrets, and he has shown King Nebuchadnezzar what will happen in the future. Now I will tell you your dream and the visions you saw as you lay on your bed…” (Daniel 2:27-28 NLT)

 

Observation:

 

Daniel is one of the greatest heroes and noblest men of all time.  He served in various capacities as a ruler and an advisor to the King of Judah, Nebuchadnezzar and Belshazzar of Babylon, Darius the Mede and Cyrus, Emperor of Persia.  He left prophecies of world events that have been fulfilled and some that await the end time.

 

Daniel was personally humble and submitted to whatever authority he served under, but confident and bold in his faith in God.  What a guy!

 

Application:

 

Confidence with humility isn’t very common.  I want to live it and I love to see it in others.

 

Prayer:

 

Father, I am a submitted person.  You have taught me respect for authority and to use my gifts and abilities to serve well under authority.  Please give me confidence with humility like I see in Daniel.  Amen.