Humility is the fear of the Lord;
its wages are riches and honor and life.
Proverbs 22:4 NIV
True Humility
According to the Society of Environmental Journalist “A humble lake in a Canadian suburb may soon become the symbolic starting point for a radical new chapter in Earth’s official history: the Anthropocene, or the age of humans.” Back in July 2023, a group of scientists said the best evidence for humanity’s overwhelming impact on the planet could be found at Crawford Lake in Milton, Ontario. The lake’s finely layered sediments contain a thousand-year record of environmental history, culminating in an explosion of man-made disruption around the middle of the 20th century.”
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It has been said that humility is the natural condition for the follower of Jesus. As the Holy Spirit reveals our deep need, we come to the Lord with a deep sense of contrition, knowing that there is nothing we can do to earn His favour and forgiveness. When we see ourselves in light of His holiness and glory, we recognize how far short we fall of reflecting His nature, which is the call of God on each one of His followers. Humility naturally follows. Proverbs 22:4 tells us, “Humility is the fear of the Lord; its wages are riches and honour and life.” This is a great description of humility – when we truly fear the Lord, we will have the correct view of ourselves – deeply loved by our Creator, with great value, but so in need of His grace and power. This is one of the foundational principles of the Kingdom of God. It is only when we humble ourselves that we will enjoy the spiritual riches, honour and life that God grants to His children.
These have been words from the heart.
Bob Beasley