Our scripture this morning is 1 Peter 5:6-7 (NLT).
So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor. Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.
Humbling ourselves is not something we seem to do naturally or easily. Our pride often prevents us from doing the right thing even though we know it’s the right thing. God made us in His image and gave us free will to choose, but He also gave us His love to lead us back to Him.
Paul reminds us of Christ’s teaching before the Last Supper, that “whoever wants to be first among you must become your slave” (Matthew 20:27). Loving others through our service is the best way to be like Jesus. We need to understand that humbling ourselves is not demeaning but honest and loving.
This passage concludes with the guidance to “give all your worries and cares to God”, another example of humble worship. Our pride says we have to deal with things ourselves; our faith tells us to give it up to the One who cares most for us. We are never alone and God wants to be part of everything we do.
Heavenly Father, forgive us when we allow our pride to rule our actions. Send us to serve our brothers and sisters with Your love and share the Good News everywhere. Amen.
