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Jan 18, 2024 · To humble ourselves under the mighty hand of God means to trust in the Lord’s power, recognizing that our strength comes from Him and not ourselves (Psalm 121:2; 2 Corinthians 12:9). It involves accepting His sovereign dealings in our lives, submitting to our elders, and acting humbly toward our brothers and sister in the body of Christ.
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1 Peter 5:6. ESV Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, NIV Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. NASB Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, so that He may exalt you at the proper time,
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In the previous four verses, Peter had given instructions to the elders of the church. Here he changes and focuses instead on those who are not elders. While Peter specifically calls out younger people, what he says is just as true for older people. Younger people have a tendency to think they know better than their elders. I know at least I did. I...
God resists the proud and shows grace to the humble. Since that is the case, it only makes sense that we should humble ourselves under God’s mighty hand. And the promise is that when we do, he will lift us up in due time. And that is the problem. Due time; some unknown time in the future. I live in a culture that expects instant gratification. We d...
But God is not the only one interested in my well-being. There is another. But his concern is just the opposite of God’s. Peter describes the devil as a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. He is my enemy. An implacable enemy who will only be satisfied with my destruction. How should I respond to him? First of all, by being alert and of sob...
Peter closes with a promise. What we are facing in this life is temporary. It may seem endless. But it is not. God has called me to his eternal glory. And nothing that the devil, or any other person or circumstance, can do will change that (Rom. 8:31-19). The one who has called me to himself will also lift me up. I can trust him to make me strong, ...
You should expect to suffer for your faith; if you are being faithful. We are engaged in a conflict with the forces of spiritual darkness (Eph. 6:12). Don’t be discouraged by it. God will be using whatever happens in your life to further your development. In the midst of the struggles of this life, humble yourself under the mighty hand of God. Subm...
Why do I need to submit to my spiritual elders? What if they are not worthy of that submission?How can I patiently wait until that ‘due time’ comes and I am rescued from my struggles?How much damage can the devil do to one who is the Lord’s?Jun 8, 2021 · But when we lean into his grace and say “yes”, we grow in our faith. He works in us as we depend on him to fulfill that “yes”. Prayer is a powerful way to humble yourself. 2 Chronicles 7: ...
Apr 25, 2024 · Answer. In 1 Peter 5:5, the apostle writes, “Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for ‘God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble’” (ESV). The Greek word translated as “clothe” means “to tie round in a knot.”. In other words, believers ...
Apr 25, 2024 · Beyond salvation, God’s grace toward the humble includes the bestowal of honor at the appropriate time, as indicated in 1 Peter 5:6: “Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.” Our innate desire for honor and exaltation is God-given, and only He knows the ideal time for our elevation.
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Oct 21, 2020 · Pride led to humanity’s fall when Adam and Eve desired to “be like God” (Genesis 3:5) contrary to his command. Humility would have obeyed his command — which is what we will see below in Christ. “God’s favor for the humble will shine out. His rescuing grace will arrive. He will not leave his humbled unexalted.”.
