THE UNTAPPED WEAPON HUMILITY

Who humbleth Himself to behold the things that are in heaven, and in the earth... Psalm 113:6

And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased: and he that shall Humble himself shall be exalted.. Matthew 23:12

Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble. Humble yourselves therefore under the might hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time. 1 Peter 5:5-6, James 4:10

 The lenten period  should be for deep reflection on our Christian life. The yearly observation should not be a mere jamboree but a  time of  retreat for our souls.
So, let us examine the untapped weapon which is the greatest of all to unlock our heavenly citizenry.
Humility is beyond the facial expression of coolness  or sanity but much more deeper in expressing the heart of our Lord Jesus.
Humility signifies lowliness or total submissiveness to God and man. Humility in a higher and ethical sense is that by which a man has a modest estimate of his own worth, and submits himself to others.
Psalm 131 is one of the shortest psalms to read, but one of the longest to learn. It’s ‘a short ladder yet one that rises to a great height.
St. Augustine, a 13th century priest wrote ‘ the 3 greatest virtues of Christianity: humility, humility, and humility.’ Being humble is a choice to credit God, not ourselves, for our abilities, and then to use those gifts in God’s service.
Proud people are usually involved with what they regard as important and significant things; they wouldn’t lower themselves with things beneath them. In contrast, David admits I do not concern myself with great matters or things too wonderful for me.
Humility brings contentment and thanksgiving. It is admitting that God is the source of every blessing, we turn in gratitude and give Him the credit, Deut 8:18.
Sometimes ago I said what satan was struggling to wrestle from the hand of God is what Jesus won on the altar of humility, Isaiah 14:12-17, Ezekiel 28:14-19 Phillipians 2:5-10.
God desires the humble, He wants to  reveal secrets to them, train and equip them for exploits.
According to the scripture also humbled Himself to behold He creation, Psalm 113:6.

James 4:6 says God resist the proud but gives more grace to the humble, it simply means you can not grow in salvation packages if you are not humble i.e heaven is not sure. The fruit of the spirit is the attributes that make Christian stand out but ask yourself do you have any.
This is my fear, 90% of the people reading this article will keep justifying their action. Prayer out of an exalted heart is just an exercise in futility, Proverbs 15:8. Giving out of a proud heart is just a jamboree,  it is waste of time and resources. One of the reason we became Christian is to be transformed into God nature, 1 Cor 6:16-17.

Humbling yourself is giving all glory to God alone and he would in turn lift your life to the next level.
The Lord once told me, if there is one thing that will lead many Christian to hell, it is pride.
Rebellion is a product of pride, Numbers 16:1-35, please note the verse 2-3  .
To escape from the claws of pride is to allow the Holy spirit to purge you and refill your heart with the grace of God.
Carnality had taken  toll on many of us, so much that we become daft to repent and ask for God help.
Why don’t you run to the Golgotha now, when there is still time,  Hebrew 9:27. Blaming the devil is becoming a watchword rather than submitting ourselves, James 4:7.
The reason satan is not afraid of most of us is because we share the same attributes ‘PRIDE’ 1 John 3:8 says, you are in God’s danger book by not repenting from the sin of pride. The choice is yours today, make it and live, Deut 30:19.