humbled.
1 Peter 5 says,
6Therefore humble yourselves [demote, lower yourselves in your own estimation] under the mighty hand of God, that in due time He may exalt you,
7Casting the whole of your care [all your anxieties, all your worries, all your concerns, once and for all] on Him, for He cares for you affectionately and cares about you watchfully.
8Be well balanced (temperate, sober of mind), be vigilant and cautious at all times; for that enemy of yours, the devil, roams around like a lion roaring [in fierce hunger], seeking someone to seize upon and devour.
9Withstand him; be firm in faith [against his onset--rooted, established, strong, immovable, and determined], knowing that the same (identical) sufferings are appointed to your brotherhood (the whole body of Christians) throughout the world.
10And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace [Who imparts all blessing and favor], Who has called you to His [own] eternal glory in Christ Jesus, will Himself complete and make you what you ought to be, establish and ground you securely, and strengthen, and settle you.
These last few weeks, I’ve found myself struggling be focused on the Word and the promises it holds. I’ve allowed the world and its busyness overtake my feelings, emotions, and reactions. It wasn’t until this past Sunday night at church I finally let go and humbled myself. I can’t do it alone. I wasn’t intended to do it alone. I can live a life full of the joy the Lord promises. I love how Peter says to humble ourselves, so that the Lord can lift us up. The Amplified adds emphasis to humbling or demoting or lowering our estimation of who we think we are to be. So that Christ may exalt or lift us up. There is so much power in the truths present above. The enemy may be prowling around, but we shall not fear, because he can’t come against us when we are rooted in faith with Christ Jesus. He bore everything for us on the Cross. The victory is ours. The end results of being tested is the strengthening of our faith and foundation in Christ Jesus. Grab hold of the Word, memorize it, write it down, pray it out. Let it soak in your heart.
Father, let us not overlook the power You placed in your Word. Let it soak into our hearts, our very core. Let us be in continual hunger for it, not settling for one filling. Overwhelmed with Your promises. Change us for eternity. We love you and thank you for the life You gave. Amen.
“Let it soak in your heart.” That’s what I need to do. Memorize it. Live it. It is so easy to just go through life not looking for the joy that God has promised to me. Well said.