1 Peter 5:6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.
Yesterday we had James telling us that if we humble ourselves before the Lord, He would lift us up. Today we have the same message from Peter, with a few additions.
Looking at the Greek word for “humble” in this verse we again see it is tapeinōthēte which we learned yesterday is to make oneself lowly. The term describes a modest opinion of ourselves, not thinking of us as haughty but having a willingness to submit to the power and will of God.
We choose to place ourselves in a lower position under His mighty hand. This signifies God’s power and control in our lives and often refers to or is connected with times of trial and suffering. It is an acknowledgment that God is sovereign and in control of our circumstances, and we humbly trust Him to provide for our needs or the outcome.
It is important for us to realize that it is us that initiates the process of humbling ourselves. We do not wait on God to humble us. We bring ourselves into a submissive position where we acknowledge our dependence on Him, not our own strength.
And we trust that in due time, He may lift us up. He MAY lift us up, not necessarily He will. We trust in Him to work, to remedy the situation we find ourselves in, or to provide for our needs. We believe that relief comes in His perfect time, not when we think we should receive it. We patiently wait on Him and His timing, trusting and believing in His plan for our lives.
Whatever you may be facing today, know that in His perfect timing He will work. Humble yourselves under His mighty, sovereign hand, and lay it at His feet. He loves you and wants only what is best for your life. Submit to Him willingly and rest assured He knows what you face.
Prayer: Lord, I fall at Your feet in humble submission. Touch my life and remedy the situations I am facing today. Amen
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