I Chronicles 14-15; Psalm 132; Matthew 18

Do you remember the Purina Dog Food commercial with the jingle? “My dogs bigger than your dog, my dog’s bigger than yours?” Competition, it has been around since the very beginning, even brothers, Cain and Abel’s troubles stemmed from jealousy and competition. In Matthew 18, the disciples are at it again—who is bigger and better—who is going to sit next to you? Even one of the mom’s got involved, “Lord, when you come in to your kingdom, would you let one of my sons be on your right hand” (Matthew 20:21) Motive, motive, motive. Therefore, Jesus calls a precious little child over and uses this child as a living example, “He called a little child and had him stand among them. And he said: "I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And whoever welcomes a little child like this in my name welcomes me.”(Matthew 18:2-4) It is no secret that God honors humility. It is in humility that God chooses to work in our lives. “But He gives more grace. Therefore, He says: “God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble.” James 4:6 “The LORD lifts up the humble; He casts the wicked down to the ground.” Psalm 147:6 Our prayers will be heard when we come before God in humility, “LORD, You have heard the desire of the humble; You will prepare their heart; You will cause Your ear to hear.” Psalm 10:17 Our success secured by living lives of humility, in our homes, work, school, business and ministry. “Therefore, humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time.” 1 Peter 5:6 Whether it is in the home, work, school, business or ministry, the true path to greatness is always the path of humility and serving. “For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted." Luke 14:11 Let’s focus on looking out for others rather than ourselves. Let’s put our efforts in to finding ways to serve others. Let us be amazing today by touching the world with God’s love.

Serving together,

Carol Danna

Next Reading: 1 Chronicles 16; Psalm 106; Matthew 19