How does God respond to those who are humble?
Psalm 25:9He leads the humble in doing right, teaching them his way.
God leads and teaches those who are humble. Humility means acknowledging our proper place before the Lord. When we humbly worship him, he will lead us and teach us the right way to live.
Psalm 149:4The Lord delights in his people; he crowns the humble with victory.
God takes delight in those who are truly humble and offers them salvation.
1 Peter 5:6So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor.
God honors the humble.
Daniel 10:12Then he said, “Don’t be afraid, Daniel. Since the first day you began to pray for understanding and to humble yourself before your God, your request has been heard in heaven. I have come in answer to your prayer.”
God acknowledges the prayers of the humble.
Psalm 69:32The humble will see their God at work and be glad. Let all who seek God’s help be encouraged.
Isaiah 29:19The humble will be filled with fresh joy from the Lord. The poor will rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.
God gives joy to the humble because humility opens our eyes to see God at work in our lives.
Psalm 18:27You rescue the humble, but you humiliate the proud.
God rescues those who are humble.
Psalm 138:6Though the Lord is great, he cares for the humble, but he keeps his distance from the proud.
God takes care of the humble.
Psalm 147:6The Lord supports the humble, but he brings the wicked down into the dust.
God supports the humble.
James 4:8-10Come close to God, and God will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; purify your hearts, for your loyalty is divided between God and the world. Let there be tears for what you have done. Let there be sorrow and deep grief. Let there be sadness instead of laughter, and gloom instead of joy. Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up in honor.
1 Peter 5:6So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor.
God restores the humble when they fall. Humility and repentance open the door to God’s forgiveness and restoration.
Psalm 138:6Though the Lord is great, he cares for the humble, but he keeps his distance from the proud.
Matthew 18:4“So anyone who becomes as humble as this little child is the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven.”
The less we try to honor ourselves, the more God honors and blesses us. Pride builds barriers that keep God out of our lives. Humility opens the way for God to work because we are more willing to seek his help and honor him for it.
