Daily Walk Through the New Testament

April 26

Read Matthew 17:14-18:9

A faithful man who preached the gospel for 50 years was once honored by a great gathering of people — the building was packed with hundreds who had been touched by his ministry. Because of his love for Jesus, he had added great value to the lives of others for the cause of Christ. His ministry had helped to mold and shape families, churches, and his community. This faithful man understood that worldly greatness is measured by the riches one attains, but greatness in the kingdom is about how much one gives.
That kind of greatness all begins with humility. James 4:6 says God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble. Throughout Scripture God calls us to cultivate a humble spirit, telling us not to be driven by selfish ambition or conceit, but to look out for others’ needs and interests and to consider them better than ourselves (Philippians 2:3-4). Aim to have such a heart — it is beautiful in God’s eyes!