Humble People are Confident People - 1 Peter 5:6-7
So someone who is seen as humble can often be mistaken for being passive or insecure. But this isn't true. Genuinely humble people are typically genuinely confident people.
The qualities of a confident person are shockingly similar to that of humble people:
They put others first
They listen well
They are curious
They accept and seek out help
Focus Passage:
1 Peter 5:6-7 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
Main Takeaways:
Early Christians were seen as outsiders in their society and described as aliens and strangers, and that was a compliment.
When we face persecution, bullies, or circumstances that are difficult, we can cast (throw our worries) our cares on Jesus
Worry and anxiousness are sinful
When we take a humble position and release our cares to the Lord, Jesus is released to work powerfully through us.
Prayer:
Lord Jesus,
Forgive us our pride when we worry and show a lack of trust in your love for us. Give us the power to overcome what we face. Help us to develop a humble spirit and release our anxious thoughts to you. And we ask when we face persecution that, we would remember it only lasts for a moment, but joy comes in the morning. We ask these things in Jesus' mighty name.
Amen.
Resources:
Qualities of humble people - https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffboss/2015/03/01/13-habits-of-humble-people/?sh=28132e7949d5
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