Proverbs 18:12
Pride ends in destruction; humility ends in honor.
The
Living Bible copyright © 1971 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by
permission of Tyndale House Publishers Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois
60188. All rights reserved.
I was working a little
jigsaw puzzle with Nathan and Zola, and they were having trouble putting
the pieces together. Four-year-old Zola was more patient. She would
even accept my suggestions about how to turn a puzzle piece…or the
gentle reminder that “I don’t think that piece fits there.” Nathan, who
is not quite three, threw up his hands and walked away. This was
actually Nathan’s puzzle…a picture of one of his favorite
characters – Spiderman! He missed out on most of the fun of watching
this superhero come together as we worked in tandem to finish the
puzzle.
Frequently, children get frustrated as they try to figure
out how to manipulate their toys or games. And when an adult offers to
help, they often protest…”I can do it myself! I don’t need any help.”
Generally, the child ends up coming to the adult at some point and
asking, “Can you help me?” or “Will you fix this?”
Man! Are we
ever like these little kids sometimes! It’s “our way or the highway!”
We know what we are doing…and our opinion is the only one that counts –
until we discover that there was more to the story - or that another
point of view actually does make more sense. Or we decide that we can NOT handle
whatever issue/challenge is before us…and the person who so gently and
kindly offered to help might actually want to assist and have no “hidden
agenda.” Rather than suspect an ulterior motive, maybe we should humbly
accept their offer!
Some of us will remain steadfast and
stubborn…and “let the chips fall where they may” – which is often
nothing short of a train wreck. Others figure out that a little “humble
pie” is a good thing from time to time…and maybe we are not always
right. It might just be possible that we don’t have all of the answers –
or know how to do everything under the sun.
I don’t know where
you fall on this spectrum…but I do know Someone who can help you figure
this out…and His name is Jesus. Call on Him today, and ask Him to show
you where your pride has gotten in the way. Ask Jesus to help you see
where you have a hardened and stubborn heart…and where you could use a
little assistance from a friend or loved one.
Don’t hesitate to
ask for help from anyone – especially Jesus. It’s time to end the
wallowing in pride, destruction and self-service. Make this the day
that you humble yourself and start to really enjoy all of God’s
blessings. Will you have a dollop of ice cream with that slice of
“pie?”
©2015 Debbie Robus
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