July 3 | Daily Devotion | Humble Yourself Under The Mighty Hand Of God | Zac Poonen

Zac PoonenJuly 2, 202410mWatch on YouTube

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Summary

The central message is that God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble. The speaker emphasizes that humility is the key differentiator, citing the example of the two thieves on the cross. True exaltation comes not from worldly success or spiritual achievement, but from being exalted over sin, which requires a continuous commitment to humility before God's mighty hand.

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Humble yourselves under the mighty hand of GodScripture connects clothing ourselves with humility with the warning that God opposes the proud, which is a terrifying position to be in.1 Peter 5:6

The difference between the two thievesBoth thieves on the cross were murderers, but one was proud and the other was humble, which is why one went to hell and the other to heaven.

God gives grace to the humbleJust as a river of water naturally flows to the lowest place first, God's grace and power flow to the humblest person.

What does it mean to be exalted?Being exalted by God does not mean becoming rich, famous, or a great leader, but rather being exalted over all sin and anything unlike Jesus Christ.

Waiting for the proper timeGod waits to give ultimate victory until He is sure we have been broken through repeated failures so we will never look down on others.

Pride blocks God's victoryIf you are already proud of your knowledge, leadership, or musical abilities, God will oppose you until you truly humble yourself.

Why do we slip up?When we sin or lose our temper, it is because we did not have grace at that moment due to hidden pride.

Asking God to show our prideWhen defeated by sin, we should ask the Lord to show us where we took credit for His blessings or felt spiritual pride.

Not touching the glory of GodTaking credit for well-behaved children, work prosperity, or spiritual growth is touching God's glory, requiring us to recognize His mercy instead.

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