CONTRITE AND HUMBLE

Isaiah 57:15
The high and lofty one
who inhabits eternity,
the Holy One, says this:
"I live in that high and
holy place with those whose
spirits are contrite and humble.
I refresh the humble and
give new courage to those
with repentant hearts."



The characteristic of humility is very close to God's heart. Humility and pride are like light and darkness, or oil and water. In humility, God is present and active. In pride, He is absent or opposed. It reminds me of a saintly clergyman that said, “If you're humble, you have all the graces.” These words ring with so much truth because James 4:6 says, "He gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: 'God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.'" Be careful with your pride and puffed up nature. It could be any number of things that light the fire of your pride. It may be your physical appearance, intelligence, achievements, social circle, wealth or personal possessions. It really could be anything, so be careful. Make every effort to have a spirit that's contrite and humble because it'll be worth the refreshing courage that God will bless you with.