God Uses the Humble

God cares for me, his humble servant. From now on, all people will say God has blessed me.

Luke 1:48 (CEV)

Humble. Sometimes it means poor; sometimes it means “not proud.” When we hear that someone “rose above their humble beginnings,” it means they started their life out very poor or low and have grown to do great things. That can be very inspiring!

But it can be overwhelming, too. When you are told you can go anywhere, do anything, be great, and succeed financially, it can paralyze you. How are you supposed to do something big? What should you choose to do with your life? And who believes you really can?

The Gospel of Luke introduces Mary, who was humble in both ways. She had nothing to offer God, except herself. She was a young, female Jew in a time when those classifications limited her opportunities. She came from a humble place, but she was also full of humility.

God believed in her. And Mary believed God. When the angel brought the message that she would carry God’s Son into the world, she replied, “May it be so.” To say yes to God put her in danger, as unwed mothers in her culture could be killed. But because of her faith in God’s ability, Mary gave birth to God’s only son and raised him. God used her in an incredible way!

As you consider the next step in your life—work, Military, college—avoid the pitfall of thinking you’re too insignificant to do anything special. Stay faithful and have humility. God will lead your steps. The Lord sees the humble and uses the humble for great things!

SPIRITUAL FITNESS TRAINING

Have you given your hopes and dreams to God? Place them in his hands, trust him with them, and he will direct your steps to what is truly best. What is something that you want to give to God today? Pray this week that your trust in him will grow.

INSPIRATION

“God’s medal-of-honor winners are made in secret because their most courageous acts occur—away from the hurricane of public opinion—up in the attic, hidden from public knowledge.”

—Charles Swindoll, American pastor and author in Texas

KEEP IT GOING

Related passages: These additional verses will help you expand Scriptural knowledge and place on the armor of God’s Word to tackle each day. Swipe to read the passages today.

Psalm 138:6

Proverbs 3:34

Matthew 5:5

1 Peter 5:6

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This devotional was written by Tonia Gutting for the Hero Squad Program of the American Bible Society. Hero Squad provides complimentary faith-based resources to strengthen and encourage Military families through God’s Word. For more information or to enroll your Military family, check out our website.www.myherosquad.org.