Scripture: Mark 1:7
He [John the Baptist] proclaimed, “The one who is more powerful than I is coming after me; I am not worthy to stoop down and untie the thong of this sandals.”
Thought for the Day: We struggle with humility in today’s world. With Reality TV, people are searching for their 15 minutes of fame…or they perceived it as fame. Of course, it is more like a circus with only clowns as participants. Humility is not an admired quality in our culture. In fact, it is looked upon as weakness. But somewhere along the line I read that humility is the sign of true contentment. John the Baptist appeared to have been a rather famous guy in his time. He was drawing lots of attention and it could easily be understood how such a thing could have gone to his head. Instead, John humbled himself before the one who was to come, a person John had not met. It takes a strong sense of self to step back before another, yet how much better would our world be if more people sought their 15 minutes of humility at least once a day.
Prayer: Lord, attune my spirit to your presence. Help me to choose the Joy that comes from your eternal and loving presence. Amen.
CALLING ALL MEN
Tonight
At Cramer Retreat Center
1800 Meadow Edge Lane in Spring
Dinner at 6:30pm
Study at 7:00pm
All Are Welcome To Attend
