“A gift opens the way for the giver and ushers him into the presence of the great” (Proverbs 18:16)
What I learned from today’s devotional was that I shouldn’t reject someone’s
generosity or kindness because I’m not in need of anyone’s charity. If I only humble myself and graciously accept the gift from a sincere heart… it could open the door to a conversation about the Lord.
Jesus Christ once said something I try to tell myself every day: “He must become greater; I must become less” (John 3:30). Since we’re now in football season, I think it is only fitting to quote another translation of the same verse…
“This is the assigned moment for him to move into the center, while I slip off to the sidelines” (John 3:30 MSG)
Lord, help me! Decrease my inflated sense of self today and help me to see that it’s really all about you. Amen.
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