Tag Archives: humility

April 2, 2016


2 Samuel 7:18 Then King David went in and sat before the Lord, and he said: “Who am I, O Sovereign Lord, and what is my family, that you have brought me this far? The outstanding thing about this prayer … Continue reading

Posted in Christian, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

March 31, 2016


1 Samuel 8:7 And the Lord told him: “Listen to all that the people are saying to you; it is not you they have rejected, but they have rejected me as their king.” What the Lord said to Samuel can … Continue reading

Posted in Christian, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

March 25, 2016


Judges 16:28 Then Samson prayed to the Lord, “O Sovereign Lord, remember me. O God, please strengthen me just once more, and let me with one blow get revenge on the Philistines for my two eyes.” This is an interesting … Continue reading

Posted in Christian, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

February 29, 2016


Proverbs 12:23 A prudent man keeps his knowledge to himself, but the heart of fools blurts out folly. I am reminded of the extra-biblical proverb, “Better to be silent and be thought a fool than to open your mouth and … Continue reading

Posted in Christian, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

January 31, 2016


Zephaniah 3:11-12 “I will remove from this city those who rejoice in their pride. Never again will you be haughty on my holy hill. But I will leave within you the meek and humble, who trust in the name of … Continue reading

Posted in Christian, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | 6 Comments

December 26, 2015


Luke 2:34-35 Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother: “This child is destined to cause the falling and rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against, so that the thoughts … Continue reading

Posted in Christian, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

December 13, 2015


Haggai 2:7 “‘I will shake all nations, and the desired of all nations will come, and I will fill this house with glory,’ says the Lord Almighty.” Well! Reading this verse in the Japanese just removed it from my personal … Continue reading

Posted in Christian, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

August 4, 2015


Proverbs 26:12 Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him. The previous 11 verses are all condemnatory of the “fool,” so this verse has extra bite. Humility is … Continue reading

Posted in Christian, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

June 18, 2015


2 Timothy 1:13 What you heard from me, keep as the pattern of sound teaching, with faith and love in Christ Jesus. It takes great assurance to make a statement like this, but Paul had every reason for such assurance. … Continue reading

Posted in Christian, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

May 20, 2015


Matthew 17:19-20 Then the disciples came to Jesus in private and asked, “Why couldn’t we drive it out?” He replied, “Because you have so little faith. I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard … Continue reading

Posted in Christian, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment