Romans 12:3 (NET) says, "For by the grace given to me I say to every one of you not to think more highly of yourself than you ought to think, but to think with sober discernment, as God has distributed to each of you a measure of faith."
David knew from a young age that God had anointed him to be a minister of the gospel, but he struggled to be effective in his calling. Despite his best efforts, he always fell short of his own expectations, which left him feeling unhappy and depressed. As he grew spiritually, David realized that his biggest obstacle was his pride. God was resisting him because of his arrogance. He believed he was superior to other ministers, even though his own ministry wasn’t thriving. He would forbid those who followed him from listening to any other ministers or reading books other than his own. David eventually understood that if he wanted to be effective in God’s work, he needed to be free from his pride and superiority complex.
The instruction in today’s Bible verse is crucial for anyone who wants to fulfill their ministry. Without humility and honest self-reflection, it’s impossible to fully receive the grace God has provided to minister to others. God gives grace to the humble but opposes the proud.
As you go into today, make a conscious effort not to think of yourself more highly than you should. You cannot effectively minister God's grace to those you believe you are better than. You are not better than anyone else. Everything you have is a gift from God, even your intelligence. You didn’t contribute to being born with a sound mind, so you are no better than someone born with a lower IQ. Every grace and ability God has given you is meant to bless others, not to be a source of pride.
Prayer: Lord Jesus, deliver me from all pride and help me fulfill my ministry and bring you pleasure. Amen.
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