“Stoop To Conquer”
Wednesday, January 22, 2025Key Verse
“Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:” 1 Peter 5:6
Text — 1 Peter 5:5-7
Message
To stoop to conquer means to adopt a role, position, attitude or behaviour, that is seen as being beneath one’s abilities or social position in order to achieve one’s goal. Scripturally it means to humble yourself under the mighty hand of God. Humility is a great attribute that every child must cultivate because it is the character of Christ. The Bible therefore commands us to be humble so that we can become great.
Humility is a practical lifestyle with these attributes:
Abiding walk with the Lord.
The question to ask yourself now is, “Am I a humble child?”
Unquestionable obedience to God’s word.
Consider others first before self.
Protect and care for others.
Gentle and quiet spirit.
Quick to forgive offences.
Thankful for favour received.
Treat others with respect.
Quick to apologize and repent for wrong done.
Patience and long suffering.
Rejoice and weep with others.
Promote peace.
Further Reading
Philippians 2:5-8
Prayer for today
The grace to walk in humility, grant unto me, O Lord.
About Author - Pastor W.F. Kumuyi
Listed among “500 most powerful people on the planet” by the Foreign Policy magazine in 2013, Pastor (Dr.) William F. Kumuyi is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry (DCLM) headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. DCLM started in 1973 as a 15-member Bible study group right in Kumuyi’s apartment at University of Lagos where he was a lecturer. His revolutionary Bible teaching on personal holiness and commitment to evangelism soon gained so much traction and resulted in a widespread revival.
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