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Daily Devotion: Proverbs 22:4

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Proverbs 22:4    "By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life."

There are many thoughts concerning the word, humility. The truth is found within each of our own hearts in relation to our thoughts concerning our relationship with God. Today's verse bears repeating,  "By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life." Notice the connecting word between humility and the fear of the Lord. True humility is concretely bound with the fear (giving honor and reverence) of the Lord. If I can see myself as I stand before God, then I have a better view of my stance with others. "All have sinned, and come short of the glory of God." (Romans 3:23) "There is none righteous, no, not one." (Romans 3:10) If I understand myself to be within the confines of those two verses, along with every other individual, then there is no room for haughtiness (pride). If I can understand that I have sin just as the next person, then I find myself on equal ground with them.  In fact, according to the Apostle Paul,  I am to see myself "in lowliness of mind" and "esteem(ing) other(s) better than (myself)." (Philippians 2:3)

There is a promise that comes with the stance of humility and giving reverence to God. You and I are promised "riches, and honour, and life." Again, we see the connecting word between these three things. By humility, I more fully experience the riches of God's grace and mercy in my life. There is an honour bestowed in that the quality of being a child of God is better seen. And life is more full and complete when we walk humbly with God. How do all these things come about? I will allow James and Peter to answer that question.
"God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble." (James 4:6)
"Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time." (1 Peter 5:6)

Nothing is more satisfying than experiencing the grace and mercy of God as He lifts us in His loving care.

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