Luke 14: 1-4
Jesus asked the Pharisees and experts in the law, “Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath or not?” But they remained silent. So taking hold of the man, he healed him and sent him on his way.
Luke 14:3-4 New International Version (NIV)
When he [Jesus] noticed how the guests picked the places of honor at the table, he told them this parable: “When someone invites you to a wedding feast, do not take the place of honor, for a person more distinguished than you may have been invited. If so, the host who invited both of you will come and say to you, ‘Give this person your seat.’ Then, humiliated, you will have to take the least important place. But when you are invited, take the lowest place, so that when your host comes, he will say to you, ‘Friend, move up to a better place.’ Then you will be honored in the presence of all the other guests. For all those who exalt themselves will themselves humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.
Luke 14: 7-11
INAM: It’s Not About Me
H – Honor : Regard with high respect and great esteem
U – Unpretentious: Trying not to impress others with the appearance of greater importance, talent, or culture than is actually possessed. Modest.
M- Meek: Humble, modest. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. – Matthew 5:5
B- Believe: Believe that God loves and values you beyond measure.
L- Be the “least at the feast.” And all of you must clothe yourselves with humility in your dealings with one another, for “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, so that he may exalt you in due time. – 1 Peter 5:5b-6 (NIV)
E- Exalt: To hold someone or something in high regard. To glorify, praise, worship, etc. And all of you must clothe yourselves with humility in your dealings with one another, for “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, so that he may exalt you in due time. 1 Peter 5:5b-6 (NIV)
What is your “Humble Spirit Meter” showing today?
Allow Jesus to save you!
Seek the Lord with a humble spirit.
Choose to be least at the feast.
Lord Jesus, I need You. I mess up. I am a sinner and I am sorry. Thank you for dying on the cross to forgive my sins. I invite you into my heart and life. Be my Savior.
Amen.