Matthew 23:12 says this:
12 Whoever exalts himself [with haughtiness and empty pride] shall be humbled (brought low), and whoever humbles himself [whoever has a modest opinion of himself and behaves accordingly] shall be raised to honor.
This verse in today's Bible Reading Plan is a great exhortation for us as we live in these last days! So many people have forgotten the God of the Bible and Who He is! Matthew 23 is filled with what Jesus had to say to those religious leaders and rulers who put their own agendas and pride above and before His Word and His plans and purposes! They turned their back on the Word Himself and chose their own way because it made them look good, even if it was only in their own eyes! We have a clear choice to make here! One choice, to accept something we don't deserve and give HIM all the credit, thanksgiving and praise for it, and the blessings that come with it; or the other choice, to exalt ourselves and our own way of thinking, speaking and acting and be brought low! Here is another verse pertaining to this found in 1 Peter 5:6-7:
6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: 7 Casting all your care upon him; for he cares for you. KJV
What will YOU do? Choose wisely! Here is "You Deserve" by Hillsong:
Shalom in Him!
