Tag: Teachability

May 7, 2025 Devotional Post a Comment

Not the Only Way

Opening Verse

“For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.”
— Romans 12:3 (KJV)

Introduction

There is only one Savior — Jesus Christ. You are not Him. None of us are. And yet, many people act like their opinions, their methods, or their traditions are the only way to live out faith. That prideful mindset shuts out others, stifles learning, and grieves the Spirit of God.

Devotional Story

A man believed his understanding of scripture was flawless. He avoided anyone who didn’t agree with him. In his small circle, no one challenged his views. One day, a young believer humbly asked a question he couldn’t answer. Embarrassed, he brushed it off and avoided the young man from then on.

But later that week, the man overheard the young believer gently sharing the gospel with someone in tears. The words were simple, the love was genuine, and the Spirit was present. That moment crushed the man’s pride. He realized he had built a bubble of self-importance, shutting out not only people but God’s own work through them.

What This Means

God gives grace to the humble, not to the proud. You are not the standard — Jesus is. When you shut yourself off from others, you may be shutting yourself off from what God is doing through them. True faith isn’t about being right — it’s about being righteous. That means being teachable, respectful, and always ready to learn from others whom God has also gifted and called.

Think About This

Are you willing to learn from others, even those who see things differently? Have you mistaken your personal convictions for divine authority? Are you lifting up Jesus — or just yourself?

Prayer

Lord, forgive me for the pride that makes me think I know it all. Help me to stay humble and teachable. Teach me to respect others and recognize the work You are doing in them. Let me never forget that only You are the way, the truth, and the life. I want to lift You up, not myself. Amen.

Closing Verse

“Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.”
— Philippians 2:3 (KJV)

October 19, 2024 Devotional Post a Comment

Shattered Without God

Opening Verse:

“He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.”
Proverbs 29:1 (KJV)

Introduction:

Without God, life can be like walking on a tightrope, fragile and easily broken. Today’s verse paints a picture of someone who repeatedly ignores correction and warnings. When a person resists God’s guidance, they are like glass—appearing strong on the outside, but one blow away from shattering completely.

Devotional Story:

There was a man who lived his life without acknowledging God. He believed he was in control of his own destiny, ignoring the gentle nudges and warnings that came his way. People tried to help him course correct, but he would not listen. “I’m fine on my own,” he often said, confident in his own strength.

But like a piece of glass, his life began to show cracks. The weight of his poor decisions and hardened heart grew heavier. The more he resisted, the closer he came to breaking. One day, without warning, the pressure became too much. His life came crashing down, shattered beyond repair. What he once thought was strong was fragile all along—he just couldn’t see it until it was too late.

What This Means:

Living without God’s correction is like walking around as a piece of glass—fragile and vulnerable. When we harden our hearts and refuse to change our ways, we don’t realize how close we are to breaking. God’s reproof is like the gentle hand that reshapes and strengthens us, preventing us from shattering under the pressures of life. But if we continue to resist, the day will come when we can no longer withstand the strain, and the result will be sudden and complete destruction.

Think About This:

Is there an area of your life where you feel fragile, like you’re about to break? Are you resisting God’s reproof? Allow God to make you strong before it’s too late—before the weight of your choices causes you to shatter.

Prayer:

Father, I don’t want to live like fragile glass, on the verge of breaking. I know I need You. Help me to accept Your correction with humility. Soften my heart so I can change before it’s too late. Thank You for Your mercy and for guiding me back onto the right path. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Closing Verse:

“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.”
Proverbs 3:5 (KJV)