Becoming the Man God's Future Requires

Good morning, sir!

Welcome to day twelve! I hope you're enjoying these moments we share each morning to focus our hearts and minds on the Holy Spirit.

Join me in prayer:  “Lord, thank You for Your Holy Spirit! You are my Comforter! You dwell with me and in me, bringing to remembrance all that Jesus taught (John 14:16–17, 26). Amen!

Pastor Paul repeatedly emphasized this verse: "Humble yourselves before the Lord.” (James 4:10)

Isn't it interesting that humbling ourselves is something we must choose to do? Humility doesn't come naturally! But I believe it begins when we recognize our need for Him.

As we choose to trust what God says about us rather than our own feelings or understanding, our hearts begin to change. And our behavior increasingly reflects our true identity!

We can think and act like slaves or think and act like sons. But remember, “You are no longer a slave, but a son!" (Gal. 4:7) And this matters!

Not long ago, my oldest daughter, Honnah, married Caleb. I remember one brief conversation about his new identity as my son-in-law. But he quickly embraced it! He felt free to walk into our house, open the refrigerator, and help himself to whatever he wanted! And he does!

Why? Because he knows he belongs! His behavior reflects his new identity as part of our family. And I love it!

Jesus demonstrated true sonship, humbling Himself and becoming obedient even to death on a cross (Phil. 2:5–8).

Humility isn't how I become a son. It's how I learn to live like the son I already am! Caleb didn't open my refrigerator to earn a place in my family. He opened it because he already had one!

Lord Jesus, teach me to live from my identity as Your son, serving others with Your humility and love. That's my true freedom! Amen!