Description

So someone who is seen as humble can often be mistaken for being passive or insecure. But this isn't true. Genuinely humble people are typically genuinely confident people.

The qualities of a confident person are shockingly similar to that of humble people:

• They put others first
• They listen well
• They are curious
• They accept and seek out help

Focus Passage:

1 Peter 5:6-7  Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.

Main Takeaways:

• Early Christians were seen as outsiders in their society and described as aliens and strangers, and that was a compliment.
• When we face persecution, bullies, or circumstances that are difficult we can cast (throw our worries) our cares on Jesus
• Worry and anxiousness are sinful
• When we take a humble position and release our cares to the Lord, Jesus is released to work powerfully through us.

Prayer:

Lord Jesus,

Forgive us our pride when we worry and show a lack of trust in your love for us. Give us the power to overcome what we face. Help us to develop a humble spirit and release our anxious thoughts to you. And we ask when we face persecution that we would remember it only lasts for a moment, but joy comes in the morning. We ask these things in Jesus' mighty name.

Amen.

Resources:

Qualities of humble people - https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffboss/2015/03/01/13-habits-of-humble-people/?sh=28132e7949d5 

Roman religious practices -

https://www.pbs.org/empires/romans/empire/worship.html#:~:text=Roman%20religion%20involved%20cult%20worship,to%20offer%20prayers%20and%20sacrifices.