The Least in the Kingdom? Part 3
The Least in the Kingdom? Part 3 For I say unto you, Among those that are born of women there is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist: but he that is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he. Luke 7:28 The power of the low place can never be overlooked. Several years ago after sensing God’s call in my life for time ministry, in 1989 I wrote a letter to the beloved R.W. Schambach (a man I have grown to love so much and refer to as my faith mentor from afar) seeking for his counsel and prayers. He replied and amongst many things told me, “stay in the low place, you can never fall from the low place. As God lifts you up, treat your elevation as your new low place. Be the least and God will do great things in and through you”. What a godly word! Humility and a low place disposition will qualify us for God’s mighty acts and elevation. Look at the statement of these three men. Gideon, Saul and Paul. They acknowledged their low place and were in awe of God’s choice despite that. And God did amazing things through them. Gideon:But Gideon replied, “Sir, how can I save Israel? My family is the poorest in the whole tribe of Manasseh, and I am the least thought of in the entire family!” Judges 6:15 (TLB) Saul:Pardon me, sir, Saul replied. “I’m from the tribe of Benjamin, the smallest in Israel, and my family is the least important of all the families of the tribe! You must have the wrong man! ” 1 Samuel 9:21 (TLB) Apostle PaulFor I am the least worthy of all the apostles, and I shouldn’t even be called an apostle at all after the way I treated the church of God. 1 Corinthians 15:9 (TLB) When Saul fell, God asked him why he left the low place – when he didn’t think much of himself. 1 Samuel 15:17 And Samuel told him, “When you didn’t think much of yourself, God made you king of Israel…. Let’s be intentional about our Humility. It is when we are the least in our eyes that God lifts us up. Therefore humble yourselves [demote, lower yourselves in your own estimation] under the mighty hand of God, that in due time He may exalt you, 1 Peter 5:6 Amp. Selah.
The Least in the Kingdom? Part 3 Read More »