Scripture: Proverbs 18:12 (the Message)
Pride first, then the crash, but humility is precursor to honor.
Thought for the Day: From the Interfaith Youth Core, Eboo Patel writes, “I think it pleases God when people who have deep disagreements have deep friendships also.” I would go as far as saying it brings God joy to see people of different values and ideals humble themselves and appreciate the humanity of the other. A meeting place such as this requires that the individuals separate their need to be right from a higher calling of love and respect. When it happens, not only is their joy in heaven, but I have seen skeptical people discover real joy as they stumble across something they did not think they’d find – a good person on the other side.
Prayer: May I continue to learn the depth of your humility, Lord God, that chose to befriend even those who did not appreciate you. Amen.
TOMORROW
THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Joy Sunday
Special Music at all three Services
