Subject: Embracing Humility (05/12/'24) -Message

Subject: Embracing Humility Dear Friends, When we embrace humility, God appears in our lives. In the quiet corners of our souls, free from pride, we find His presence. Humility is a gentle guide, leading us along the path of Heaven through life's trials and triumphs. This ancient road opens wide to the humble, inviting us to walk in grace and truth. Through humility, we can be born again, shedding arrogance and self-sufficiency, and emerging anew in the light of divine love. Humility is a powerful weapon of life, forged in the fires of faith, standing firm against our enemies and their spirits, an impenetrable shield they cannot breach. "God created humans to be like God-self" (Genesis 1:27). In a mystery beyond understanding, God-self became man for us, descending into our brokenness and embracing our humanity. If we do not humble ourselves like Him, we will face trouble and be lost in the wilderness of our own making. "For all who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted" (Luke 14:11). These words of Luke ring true, echoing timeless truth. In the dance of humility and exaltation, we find our place—not above, not below, but in the sacred balance of being fully known and fully loved. May we all strive to walk this path of humility, embracing the grace and truth it brings. Blessings, Pastor Steven G. Lee (May 12, 2024)