Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Humility

"The pleasures of humility are really the most refined, inward, and exquisite delights in the world."
~Jonathan Edwards
One thing I find myself struggling with as of late is an inward prejudice. Thinking myself better than someone, being glad I was so much better than that person, pride in appearance, upset toward others in my family.....disgusting. (It is rather painful just to write it out like that, but it's truth and something I really need to work on...) I am reading 'Humility' By C.J. Mahaney, and am finding it very encouraging. I didn't really realize what a sneaky and subtle sin pride is until I dug deeper into my heart and realized how clingingly it's stuck...(I'm still realizing and fighting, and always will be...) I am beginning to realize that I truly desire the humility Christ had all the way to his death. I want to not only be emptied of self-righteousness, but filled with more of the Holy Spirit and the love of Christ so that I can shine even brighter to to others! But, as you probably know, Satan put up so many snares and temptations in the paths of those who are pursuing Christ. He blindfolds us to the true horror of our rebelliousness and whispers 'comforting' reassurances, "Everybody does it...It's true anyway, you have a perfect right to think this thought....You are so much better than that....You would never do that....etc." All of this lulling us to sleep, because it makes sense to our dull minds which are too easily satisfied. Thank God that He does not leave His children! He does discipline us, but not because he wants or desires to hurt us. He guides us to the right path and helps us to know Him. I so desire to have a singular passion, to know, love and serve my Savior. I don't want to be distracted by the world and it's fleeting entertainments.
And what a treasure this verse is to me. An astonishment really, I am in complete awe of it's power and the love it speaks.

   Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them.
(Hebrews 7:25 ESV)


Christ is interceding to the Father on our behalf. He's praying for us, and reassuring our salvation! What an amazing relationship The Father has invited us to, and provided through the death of Jesus and the sending of the Holy Spirit.
Here's a hymn I remembered this morning:



Before the throne of God above
I have a strong and perfect plea.
A great high Priest whose Name is Love
Who ever lives and pleads for me.
My name is graven on His hands,
My name is written on His heart.
I know that while in Heaven He stands
No tongue can bid me thence depart
(Written by Charitie L. Bancroft)

I am constantly being reminded that no matter how I hard struggle to do what is right, I can do nothing without the help of my Savior. We can go boldly to the throne of Grace and humbly ask for help. What an amazing salvation our God has given us!
~Bugg

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