Humility Begets Honour

As I reflect on the topic of humility and meditated upon the word, it came back to my spirit that one of the greatest chords or keys to hearing God is that of HUMILITY.  How is your relationship with the Lord?

 Having a good character is the foundation for true humility.  Character has to do with two words, "being" and "doing".  Therefore, it is all about who we are as individuals and the actions that we portray.  Hence, our humility or humbleness hinges on our character.  Do we have a godly character? Are we demonstrating true humility?

Proverbs 29:23 - A man's pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honour.

Proverbs 22:4 - The reward of humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, honour and life.

Proverbs 18:12 - Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, but humility goes before honour.  

There is a special grace upon those who are humble.  In fact, many are promoted in the kingdom because of humility.  Most times we tend to get it all twisted to think that we must always try to demonstrate how high and mighty we are and gloating in our own self-righteousness and then when we least expect it, the foot of pride then overtakes us.  David declared in Psalm 36:11 "Let not the foot of pride come against me, and let not the hand of the wicked remove me."  It behooves us that if we want the Christ Who is the Hope of Glory to be formed in us then, we must be humble because the word of God also reminds us in James 4:6b, "God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble."

Oftentimes because we may be placed in a position of leadership or carry certain titles, we allow our own self to allow us to treat others with disdain.  We act so pompous and forget that we ought to display humbleness of mind and spirit and show compassion to others.  Many are afraid to even approach their leaders or elders because they DONOT display a humble and welcoming demeanor.  As children of God, we have to ensure that we remain humble before the Lord.

A man that is filled with pride will only reap self-destruction, But a humble person will indeed be exalted to a position of honour!

DONOT allow another person to take your space, your crown or your position because you do not have a godly character and humility!

DONOT allow yourself to fall from the position or place of power and authority because you develop a spirit that is NOT humble but is filled with pride.

Let the Lord have His way in your life so that He can make something beautiful out of you.  It is a season for self-introspection!

Shalom, shalom!!

  

Bloom Where You Are Planted

Have you by any chance, at some point in time, planted a flower in a pot of clay but somehow, you happen to transplant the flower into a different spot or location in the ground because you believe that the flower will survive in the ground rather than in the pot? Then, without the slightest warning, the plant that was healthy began to wither and die.

When this happens, we may want to question ourselves what could have happened why the plant did not survive. There are quite a few things that could have cause the plant to die.  It maybe the change of environment or it could be that the roots got destroyed in the process or the plant lacks water or sunlight based on its' new location.  Thus, having an untimely or premature death.

So is it with us as children of God, we have to be very careful about our spiritual location and to what spiritual office the Lord has called us into.  Many times the Lord has called us and has anointed us and has placed us into a role or office to lead in, and we tend to shy away from such or we play a blind eye.  Some persons even upon being appointed into an office or position, will even try to shun their duties or assignments because they are busy paying attention to another area or 'lane' that they were not called.

Many individuals in doing so, are not able to see the manifold will of God manifested in their lives because, they are busy coveting someone else's gift, anointing or calling.  They believe that they should be the ones to be anointed or called to a certain office and so because of that, they are not able to bloom where they are planted.

When this happens, there is often a spirit of power struggle and 'competition' that raises up among those individuals.  This spirit will keep on pushing up it's ugly head by being covetous, jealous, by telling lies, by defaming the character of the person whom God has called into the office he or she wishes to be placed in, by spreading propaganda on the individual and by passing uncanny remarks and hurling negative comments at the other.  

If such an individual(s) does not receive deliverance from this spirit, it can cause a premature ending of his or her ministry or spiritual connections and associations that the Lord has ordained may very well become warped or damaged.

It is very important that as believers, we stay in our own lanes and become a blessing there, by fulfilling the call of God on our lives (blooming where we are planted).  Don't try to covet someone because of where God has placed them! If you are instrumental in the field, 'lane', office or area in ministry that the Lord has called you and you served well, without a shadow of a doubt, God will promote you and elevate you.  

Where Are The Davids?

David was a shepherd boy who was given the task or duty of caring for his father's sheep.  David did this very well and mastered the art and by doing so, he learned the different tactics of protecting the sheep from danger or harmful prey.  David bloomed where he was planted!  This was demonstrated when Goliath sought to go to battle with the Israelite army and David in 1 Samuel 17:34-37 declared, "...Thy servant kept his father's sheep, and there came a lion, and a bear, and took a lamb out of the flock: And I went out after him, and smote him, and delivered it out of his mouth: and when he arose against me, I caught him by his beard, and smote him, and slew him.  Thy servant slew both the lion and the bear: and this uncircumcised Philistine shall be as one of them, seeing he hath defied the armies of the living God.  David said moreover, The Lord that delivered me out of the paw of the lion, and out of the paw of the bear, he will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine. And Saul said unto David, Go, and the Lord be with thee."

David won the battle against Goliath because he was well trained, and well prepared because he bloomed where he was planted.  David had the anointing of God upon his life for leadership and ministry because in 1Samuel chapter 16, the prophet Samuel anointed David to be King over Israel.  When Samuel went and anointed David, Saul was already King over Israel but God had rejected Saul because of his disobedience in previous chapters.

Although David was anointed, He still reared his father's sheep until his time came to be elevated as Saul's assistant after he won the battle with Goliath.  It was there that David also learnt some of the things he needed to take over after Saul's demise.  Again, David BLOOMED where he was planted.

Many individuals today, their ministry is short lived or they suffer spiritual death because they refused to bloom where the Lord has placed them and wants to occupy a role, position or office that the Lord did not call them into.  It is very important that as believers we ensure that we are in the right environment to grow, blossom and bloom.

Never envy or covet a person's gift, anointing or office. Bloom where you are planted!

God bless you.

Humility- A Kingdom Principle

When we hear of the word 'humility' what comes to mind? For many, they believe that humility means; silence, quietness, being gentle and reserved or not outspoken.  From observation, that is what I have come to realize that some people believe humility is.  I am so sorry to burst your bubble so quickly but, such is FAR from the truth.

As a teenage christian, I grappled with the thought that, one has to reflect a certain personality and or wear a particular persona to be considered humble.  It has been observed, that persons who were very outspoken, very confident and is well-rounded would be classified by many as not being humble.

Let's look at HUMILITY God's way  

It was in 2013 that the Lord gave me an understanding of how He looks at humility and I have held on to such ever since.

• True humility is NOT denying the fact of who you are and what God has called you to do but it has to do with accepting it and at the same time NOT pretending as if you don't know.
• Not becoming too proud and boastful is true humility while recognizing who you are.
• Humility God's way says, Yes! I know who I am but, I am not going to get too comfortable thinking, 'I am all that' or getting too self-centered and thereby, miss what God is doing in the process.
• Admitting who you are or what God has called you to do is NOT a problem because when you do so, you emphasize Kingdom authority (The authority that God has given you through the power of the Holy Ghost).
• True humility does NOT allow you to hide under the covers, but rather takes the covers off you and helps you to release what is inside of you.
• Humility God's way helps you to step into ANY realm and also helps you to get rid of pride.

Are you struggling to demonstrate humility? Let's do it "God's Way!"

Let me say to you today that, humility is a key principle in walking and manifesting the power of the Holy Spirit in our lives as believers.  Humility is the key that allows us access into different realms of power and glory and allows us to function in the school of revelation and manifestation.

The word of God reminds us in 1 Peter 5:6, "Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time."  Such is a reminder to us that a precursor for  exaltation (advancement, elevation, upgrading, promotion) is and has always been HUMILITY.

It never pays for a child of God to be a braggart!  The character of God is one of humility and so should His children's character be as well.  If we want to be used by God in all His fullness and power, we must cultivate humility.  Psalm 138:6 tell us, "Though the Lord be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off."

Your humility will change the very atmosphere over your life.  Humility says, " I am well able with God."

Living a life of humility is key in Kingdom living.

Proverbs 18:12 reminds us, "A man’s heart is the proudest when his downfall is nearest,

for he won’t see glory until the Lord sees humility." (Passion Translation)

Every blessings now, Shalom!