lent: humility

The truth is: pride must die in you, or nothing of heaven can live in you . . . As much as you have pride within you, so you have of the fallen angel alive in you. As much as you have of true humility, so you have of the Lamb of God within you. – Andrew Murray, Humility


"Is not this the fast that I choose:
to loose the bonds of wickedness,
to undo the straps of the yoke,
to let the oppressed go free,
and to break every yoke?
Is it not to share your bread with the hungry
and bring the homeless poor into your house;
when you see the naked, to cover him,
and not to hide yourself from your own flesh?
Then shall your light break forth like the dawn,
and your healing shall spring up speedily;
your righteousness shall go before you;
the glory of the LORD shall be your rear guard.
Then you shall call, and the LORD will answer;
you shall cry, and he will say, 'Here I am.'
– Isaiah 58:6-9a (ESV)

As Lent begins, I get a late start. What will be my purpose: to let pride die.

But to what end? To hang my head in holiness? No! To be filled with the light and love of grace.

Make way for Jesus! May the paths and hills be straightened that he would be Lord.