The First Step Toward God

by an Old Disciple

“Humble yourselves…”~ 2 Chron. 7:14

It’s something we can do. Jesus did. The book of Chronicles tells us that humility is the first step to God. Humility is not thinking little of ourselves; it’s not thinking of ourselves at all. As Bernard said, “Humility is self-annihilation.”

You can’t be God-conscious and self-conscious at the same time. Once we see our horrible, haughty hearts, we are the last person we want to think of, Lk.18:9-14. A humble person prefers to be a non-entity. True humility blends with the common. In the garden, they did not know Jesus from His disciples.

Beware of those who display a false humility. This type has a wardrobe full of garments that have a “show of humility” when worn. It’s not the external appearance before man but an internal attitude before God that manifests genuine humility. And God knows the difference, even if others do not. C.S. Lewis says, “A man is never so proud as when striking an attitude of humility.”

You take the first step toward God and He will take the second toward you. And remember, His step is greater than yours.

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