LISTEN TO GOD
Isaiah 57

Jesus was giving instruction about humility when He said in Matthew 18:3, “Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven.” Jesus meant what He said and what He said is not meaningful until it is constantly being maintained in the life of every man or woman who wants to enter into the Kingdom of heaven. The Word of God testifies that there is a place for the humble ones and that place is in living Heaven on earth. When a garment of humility is evident in the life of a man, it becomes impossible to fall for the forces of the wicked. With humility, it is possible to enter and dwell on a ground where seeing every move of the wicked is activated before it takes effect against the humble. The word of God cannot lie and when God says it, He means it. This is what you should hear in what God said concerning the humble: Isaiah 57:15, “For thus says the High and Lofty One who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in the high and holy place, with him who has a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.” Did you hear it from God in the word of His mouth as recorded in the book Isaiah? His word is to be taken seriously for it to work effectively in the life of the ones who hear and do His word. God‘s Word is true and it will never fail. Furthermore, it is what you hear that will be come of you. God said, “He dwells in the high and holy place, with him who has a contrite and humble spirit.” A contrite heart and humble spirit goes together and it is impossible to have a contrite heart and not be humble. Likewise, you cannot have a humble spirit and not have a contrite heart. God said with a humble spirit and contrite heart, you will dwell in His place either on earth or in Heaven. Determination will not help; it will fail. Is pride reigning in any area of your life? It is worthy to get a cross check of yourself and know that every position is within and not above God. Always remember, pride is empty of God’s presence but humility is full of God’s presence. Pride is empty and noisy. Do not entertain pride; allow God to elevate you so you will not be a victim of self-termination.

Prayer for today: Today, ask Him to place upon you a garment of humility and humble spirit. Ask God to cause you to be able to enter and dwell in His presence.