Day 28: Hungry & Humble

Word:

Yesterday we saw that the spiritually hungry make good candidates for discipleship. A second essential characteristic to look for is humility. Jesus consistently sought disciples who were humble and teachable, those who were willing to leave behind their own agendas to follow Him and His Word.

What does this humility look like practically? It's the fishermen who immediately drop their nets when Jesus calls. It's the tax collector who abandons his lucrative but corrupt profession without hesitation. It's the person who recognizes their need for a Savior rather than thinking they have it all figured out. Humble people are responsive to God's voice, willing to be corrected, and ready to change direction when Jesus leads.

In contrast, pride makes people unteachable. The proud resist instruction, justify their current path, and struggle to admit when they're wrong. They want to follow Jesus on their own terms rather than surrendering to His lordship.

As we consider who to disciple, let us look for those who are humble enough to follow Jesus wherever He leads and willing to align their lives with His Word.

Scriptures For Today:

As you read today's Scriptures, read slowly and attentively, allowing the Holy Spirit to speak to you as you meditate on His Word.

Matthew 4.18-22 While walking by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon (who is called Peter) and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Immediately they left their nets and followed him. And going on from there he saw two other brothers, James the son of Zebedee and John his brother, in the boat with Zebedee their father, mending their nets, and he called them. Immediately they left the boat and their father and followed him.

Luke 5.27-32 After this he went out and saw a tax collector named Levi, sitting at the tax booth. And he said to him, “Follow me.” And leaving everything, he rose and followed him. And Levi made him a great feast in his house, and there was a large company of tax collectors and others reclining at table with them. And the Pharisees and their scribes grumbled at his disciples, saying, “Why do you eat and drink with tax collectors and sinners?” And Jesus answered them, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. I have not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance.”

Worship:

Prayer:

Jesus, thank You for calling me to go and make disciples. Would You show me who is humble and ready to follow You and Your Word in my life? Show me the Levis!

Listen & Obey:

Spend two minutes in silent, listening prayer. Write down what you sense the Holy Spirit speaking to you.

Here are some prompts to assist you:

Lord, what do You want to speak to me from these passages of Scripture as I start my day?

How do You want me to apply this truth today?

Who do I need to share this with today?