Hey everyone, welcome back to "The Power Of God's Whisper Podcast". Today we're venturing into the rich world of Psalm 138:6 which says, "Though the LORD is great, he cares for the humble, but he keeps his distance from the proud." Now, at first glance, this verse might seem a bit tough. It tells us something about the kinds of hearts that God draws near to and those he keeps at arm's length. But don't worry, we're going to break it down together like we always do.
Point 1: The Distance of Pride
First off, let's talk about pride. Not the good kind of pride where you feel proud of scoring a goal at your soccer game, but the self-sufficient, “I-don't-need-anyone” kind of pride. It's like telling God, "Hey, I got this, I don't need you." God, in His infinite love, respects our choices, even if it means staying away when we insist on going solo. Pride creates a barrier that muffles God's whispers to us. It's like trying to hear a quiet song while you're blasting heavy metal music in your ears.
Point 2: The Attraction of Humility
Now, let's flip the coin and talk about humility. Imagine God's heart as a powerful magnet. What attracts this magnet? Humble hearts. Why? Because they're honest, they're real, they know they need God. A humble heart is like a welcome mat at the door of your life that says, "God, you're welcome here." When you're humble, you're not full of yourself, you're ready to be filled with God. It's like turning down the heavy metal music and finally hearing that beautiful, quiet song.
Point 3: Humility as a Choice
But how do we become humble? It's not like a magic spell that can instantly change us. It's a choice, a daily decision to say, "God, I need you. I can't do this alone." It's choosing to consider others before yourself. It's admitting when you're wrong. It's being real and vulnerable. When we choose to be humble, we tune our hearts to God's frequency and hear His whispers more clearly.
Conclusion:
Psalm 138:6 might seem tough, but it’s actually liberating. It’s an invitation to lay down our pride, to admit we need God, and to open our hearts to His voice. It’s an invitation to move closer to God through humility. And the good news? The humble heart not only hears God’s whispers but also feels His loving embrace.
Call to Action:
So, here's your challenge for this week: choose one way to practice humility every day. Maybe it's admitting when you're wrong, or perhaps it's doing something kind for someone without expecting anything in return. Pay attention to how this changes your relationship with God and how you hear His voice.
Thanks for joining us today on "The Power Of God's Whisper Podcast". Remember, you're never too young or too old to hear God's whispers. Stay humble, stay open, and keep listening for His voice. See you next time!
Let’s Pray…Lord, if there is anything in me that hinders Your voice —any pride that causes You to withdraw —point it out and help me deal with it. I willingly forsake anything that obstructs my perception of Your will. I gladly empty myself of me in order to be full of You.
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