Thursday, December 16 Though Jehovah is high, he takes note of the humble.​—Ps. 138:6.

[Áine]

Thursday, December 16

Though Jehovah is high, he takes note of the humble.—Ps. 138:6.

 

A Christian man could begin to think that he is the one who is most qualified for a certain assignment. Or a Christian wife might think, ‘My husband is much more qualified than so-and-so!’ However, if we are truly humble, we will avoid such a prideful spirit. We can learn from the way that Moses reacted when others received privileges. Moses appreciated his assignment of leading the nation of Israel. How did Moses react when Jehovah permitted others to serve alongside him? He was not jealous. (Num. 11:24-29) As to judging the people, he humbly allowed others to share some of his workload. (Ex. 18:13-24) This meant better service for the Israelites whom he was appointed to judge. In that sense, Moses did not put his privileges ahead of the welfare of others. What a good example for us! We remember that if we are to be truly useful to Jehovah, our humility should exceed our ability. w19.09 5-6 ¶13-14

[Vinnie]

Jehovah made us with the ability to be haughty or humble yet we are made in his image and he himself will never be haughty. He helps us to see the negative traits of being haughty and the results it produces.  This is the Good God that we have.  

[Christina]

I just truly appreciate that Jehovah knows exactly what we need and when we need it.  Today's scripture was much needed spiritual food! 

[wallyahoo]

One (among many) reason we may find it difficult to display humility is that we are surrounded by a world that encourages people to strive to be superior to others. Among this world’s common goals is a craving for satisfying “the desire of the [sinful] flesh and the desire of the eyes and the showy display of one’s means of life.” (1 John 2:16) Rather than being dominated by such worldly desires, Jesus’ disciples are to keep their eye simple and to focus on doing God’s will.

[Gruder]

Jehovah always chooses humility over ability. Think of Moses for example he was not the most fluent of speakers yet Jehovah used him to lead His chosen people. Today, Jehovah still looks for humble ones to be His Servants.