The Lowly and Humble

Scripture:

Zephaniah 3:12 "Those who are left will be the lowly and humble, for it is they who trust in the name of the Lord".

Observation:

Zephaniah had been prophesying utter destruction of everything and everyone.  He prophesied destruction to many nations, then turned to Jerusalem and began prophesying the same about them.  In the midst of his prophesies about destruction, there is this phrase that stands out. "Those who are left will be lowly and humble, for it is they who trust in the name of the Lord."  God says here that He will wipe out all but the lowly and humble because they still trust in the name of the Lord.  God always looks out for the lowly and humble before Him.

Application:

God resists the proud and gives grace to the humble.  As God's people, we must learn from scriptures like these.  We must humble ourselves before Him and seek Him diligently.  He is our only hope!  He is our everything.  Without Him, we can do nothing.  We are naturally wired toward pride and arrogance, not wanting to admit our need of God, but in god's eyes, He wants humility above all else.  We must resist pride and humble ourselves before the Lord.

Prayer:

Father, I love You.  I worship and honor You this morning.  Help me to be the person You want me to be.  Create in me a heart of humility that longs for Your presence.  Teach me the ways of the lowly and humble. Show me how to walk in true humility.  I need you desperately.

Yours Forever,
Jeff