ESVAll these things my hand has made, and so all these things came to be, declares the Lord. But this is the one to whom I will look: he who is humble and contrite in spirit and trembles at my word.NLTMy hands have made both heaven and earth;    they and everything in them are mine.[a]     I, the Lord, have spoken!“I will bless those who have humble and contrite hearts,    who tremble at my word.

ESV All these things my hand has made, and so all these things came to be, declares the Lord. But this is the one to whom I will look: he who is humble and contrite in spirit and trembles at my word. NLT My hands have made both heaven and earth;     they and everything in them are mine.[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=isaiah+66%3A2&amp;version=NLT#fen-NLT-18901a" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">a</a>]      I, the Lord, have spoken!“I will bless those who have humble and contrite hearts,     who tremble at my word.

Day 46: Isaiah 66:2

ESV10 But when you are invited, go and sit in the lowest place, so that when your host comes he may say to you, ‘Friend, move up higher.’ Then you will be honored in the presence of all who sit at table with you. 11 For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.”The Message10-11 “When you’re invited to dinner, go and sit at the last place. Then when the host comes he may very well say, ‘Friend, come up to the front.’ That will give the dinner guests something to talk about! What I’m saying is, If you walk around all high and mighty, you’re going to end up flat on your face. But if you’re content to be simply yourself, you will become more than yourself.”

ESV 10 But when you are invited, go and sit in the lowest place, so that when your host comes he may say to you, ‘Friend, move up higher.’ Then you will be honored in the presence of all who sit at table with you. 11 For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.” The Message 10-11 “When you’re invited to dinner, go and sit at the last place. Then when the host comes he may very well say, ‘Friend, come up to the front.’ That will give the dinner guests something to talk about! What I’m saying is, If you walk around all high and mighty, you’re going to end up flat on your face. But if you’re content to be simply yourself, you will become more than yourself.”

Day 42: Luke 14:10-11 

ESV6 But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” 7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 8 Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you.The MessageIt’s common knowledge that “God goes against the willful proud; God gives grace to the willing humble.” So let God work his will in you. Yell a loud no to the Devil and watch him make himself scarce. Say a quiet yes to God and he’ll be there in no time.

ESV 6 But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” 7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 8 Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. The Message It’s common knowledge that “God goes against the willful proud; God gives grace to the willing humble.” So let God work his will in you. Yell a loud no to the Devil and watch him make himself scarce. Say a quiet yes to God and he’ll be there in no time.

Day 50: James 4:6-8 

ESVBecause your heart was tender and you humbled yourself before God when you heard his words against this place and its inhabitants, and you have humbled yourself before me and have torn your clothes and wept before me, I also have heard you, declares the Lord.The Message‘Because you took seriously the doom of judgment I spoke against this place and people, and because you responded in humble repentance, tearing your robe in dismay and weeping before me, I’m taking you seriously.

ESV Because your heart was tender and you humbled yourself before God when you heard his words against this place and its inhabitants, and you have humbled yourself before me and have torn your clothes and wept before me, I also have heard you, declares the Lord. The Message ‘Because you took seriously the doom of judgment I spoke against this place and people, and because you responded in humble repentance, tearing your robe in dismay and weeping before me, I’m taking you seriously.

Day 47: 2 Chronicles 34:27

ESVBut the meek shall inherit the land and delight themselves in abundant peace.NLTThe lowly will possess the land     and will live in peace and prosperity.

ESV But the meek shall inherit the land and delight themselves in abundant peace. NLT The lowly will possess the land      and will live in peace and prosperity.

Day 48: Psalm 37:11

ESVGood and upright is the Lord; therefore he instructs sinners in the way. He leads the humble in what is right, and teaches the humble his way. NLTThe Lord is good and does what is right;     he shows the proper path to those who go astray. He leads the humble in doing right,     teaching them his way.

ESV Good and upright is the Lord; therefore he instructs sinners in the way. He leads the humble in what is right, and teaches the humble his way. NLT The Lord is good and does what is right;      he shows the proper path to those who go astray.  He leads the humble in doing right,      teaching them his way.

Day 45: Psalm 25:8-9

In the season 5 trailer, we will explore the "Rewards of Humility".  This will be the last season of the Search for Humility.  Grateful for everyone being on the journey!

In the season 5 trailer, we will explore the "Rewards of Humility".  This will be the last season of the Search for Humility.  Grateful for everyone being on the journey!

Season 5 Trailer

ESVWhen I shut up the heavens so that there is no rain, or command the locust to devour the land, or send pestilence among my people, if my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land. The Message If I ever shut off the supply of rain from the skies or order the locusts to eat the crops or send a plague on my people, and my people, my God-defined people, respond by humbling themselves, praying, seeking my presence, and turning their backs on their wicked lives, I’ll be there ready for you: I’ll listen from heaven, forgive their sins, and restore their land to health.

ESV When I shut up the heavens so that there is no rain, or command the locust to devour the land, or send pestilence among my people, if my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.  The Message  If I ever shut off the supply of rain from the skies or order the locusts to eat the crops or send a plague on my people, and my people, my God-defined people, respond by humbling themselves, praying, seeking my presence, and turning their backs on their wicked lives, I’ll be there ready for you: I’ll listen from heaven, forgive their sins, and restore their land to health.

Day 41: 2 Chronicles 7:13-14

ESVFor the Lord takes pleasure in his people; he adorns the humble with salvation.NLTFor the Lord delights in his people;     he crowns the humble with victory.

ESV For the Lord takes pleasure in his people; he adorns the humble with salvation. NLT For the Lord delights in his people;      he crowns the humble with victory.

Day 49: Psalm 149:4 

ESV6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, 7 casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.The Message6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, 7 casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. 

ESV 6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, 7 casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Peter+5&amp;version=ESV" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> The Message 6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, 7 casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.

Day 44: 1 Peter 5:6

Short, five minute meditations on God's word focused on Humility. This podcast will have 50 meditations over five seasons when complete. The hope is you can go through this and come back to it whenever you need a reboot on humility. Featuring Faith Driven Entrepreneur and Faith Driven Investor podcast host William Norvell.

ESVThe reward for humility and fear of the Lord is riches and honor and life.The MessageThe payoff for meekness and Fear-of-God    is plenty and honor and a satisfying life.

ESV The reward for humility and fear of the Lord is riches and honor and life. The Message The payoff for meekness and Fear-of-God     is plenty and honor and a satisfying life.

Day 43: Proverbs 22:4

ESVJoseph answered Pharaoh, “It is not in me; God will give Pharaoh a favorable answer.”The MessageJoseph answered, “Not I, but God. God will set Pharaoh’s mind at ease.”

ESV Joseph answered Pharaoh, “It is not in me; God will give Pharaoh a favorable answer.” The Message Joseph answered, “Not I, but God. God will set Pharaoh’s mind at ease.”

Day 35: Genesis 41:16

ESV14Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. 16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight.The MessageBless your enemies; no cursing under your breath. Laugh with your happy friends when they’re happy; share tears when they’re down. Get along with each other; don’t be stuck-up. Make friends with nobodies; don’t be the great somebody.

ESV 14Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. 16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight. The Message Bless your enemies; no cursing under your breath. Laugh with your happy friends when they’re happy; share tears when they’re down. Get along with each other; don’t be stuck-up. Make friends with nobodies; don’t be the great somebody.

Day 33: Romans 12:14-16

ESVAnd you shall remember the whole way that the Lord your God has led you these forty years in the wilderness, that he might humble you, testing you to know what was in your heart, whether you would keep his commandments or not. And he humbled you and let you hunger and fed you with manna, which you did not know, nor did your fathers know, that he might make you know that man does not live by bread alone, but man lives by every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord.NLT2 Remember how the Lord your God led you through the wilderness for these forty years, humbling you and testing you to prove your character, and to find out whether or not you would obey his commands. 3 Yes, he humbled you by letting you go hungry and then feeding you with manna, a food previously unknown to you and your ancestors. He did it to teach you that people do not live by bread alone; rather, we live by every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord.

ESV And you shall remember the whole way that the Lord your God has led you these forty years in the wilderness, that he might humble you, testing you to know what was in your heart, whether you would keep his commandments or not. And he humbled you and let you hunger and fed you with manna, which you did not know, nor did your fathers know, that he might make you know that man does not live by bread alone, but man lives by every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord. NLT 2 Remember how the Lord your God led you through the wilderness for these forty years, humbling you and testing you to prove your character, and to find out whether or not you would obey his commands. 3 Yes, he humbled you by letting you go hungry and then feeding you with manna, a food previously unknown to you and your ancestors. He did it to teach you that people do not live by bread alone; rather, we live by every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord.

Day 39: Deuteronomy 8:2-3 

ESVFinally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind. 9 Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing.The MessageSumming up: Be agreeable, be sympathetic, be loving, be compassionate, be humble. That goes for all of you, no exceptions. No retaliation. No sharp-tongued sarcasm. Instead, bless—that’s your job, to bless. You’ll be a blessing and also get a blessing.

ESV Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind. 9 Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing. The Message Summing up: Be agreeable, be sympathetic, be loving, be compassionate, be humble. That goes for all of you, no exceptions. No retaliation. No sharp-tongued sarcasm. Instead, bless—that’s your job, to bless. You’ll be a blessing and also get a blessing.

Day 40: I Peter 3:8-9

ESVNow the man Moses was very meek, more than all people who were on the face of the earth.The MessageNow the man Moses was a quietly humble man, more so than anyone living on Earth.

ESV Now the man Moses was very meek, more than all people who were on the face of the earth. The Message Now the man Moses was a quietly humble man, more so than anyone living on Earth.

Day 34: Number 12:3

ESVTo speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people.The MessageNo insults, no fights. God’s people should be bighearted and courteous.

ESV To speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people. The Message No insults, no fights. God’s people should be bighearted and courteous.

Day 38: Titus 3:2

ESVHe has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?The MessageBut he’s already made it plain how to live, what to do,     what God is looking for in men and women. It’s quite simple: Do what is fair and just to your neighbor,     be compassionate and loyal in your love, And don’t take yourself too seriously—     take God seriously.

ESV He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? The Message But he’s already made it plain how to live, what to do,      what God is looking for in men and women.  It’s quite simple: Do what is fair and just to your neighbor,      be compassionate and loyal in your love,  And don’t take yourself too seriously—      take God seriously.

Day 32: Micah 6:8

ESV“Thus, when you give to the needy, sound no trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may be praised by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. 3 But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, 4 so that your giving may be in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.The Message“When you do something for someone else, don’t call attention to yourself. You’ve seen them in action, I’m sure—‘playactors’ I call them—treating prayer meeting and street corner alike as a stage, acting compassionate as long as someone is watching, playing to the crowds. They get applause, true, but that’s all they get. When you help someone out, don’t think about how it looks. Just do it—quietly and unobtrusively. That is the way your God, who conceived you in love, working behind the scenes, helps you out.

ESV “Thus, when you give to the needy, sound no trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may be praised by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. 3 But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, 4 so that your giving may be in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you. The Message “When you do something for someone else, don’t call attention to yourself. You’ve seen them in action, I’m sure—‘playactors’ I call them—treating prayer meeting and street corner alike as a stage, acting compassionate as long as someone is watching, playing to the crowds. They get applause, true, but that’s all they get. When you help someone out, don’t think about how it looks. Just do it—quietly and unobtrusively. That is the way your God, who conceived you in love, working behind the scenes, helps you out.

Day 37: Matthew 6:2-4

ESVSo if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, 2 complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. 3 Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. 4 Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.The MessageIf you’ve gotten anything at all out of following Christ, if his love has made any difference in your life, if being in a community of the Spirit means anything to you, if you have a heart, if you care—then do me a favor: Agree with each other, love each other, be deep-spirited friends. Don’t push your way to the front; don’t sweet-talk your way to the top. Put yourself aside, and help others get ahead. Don’t be obsessed with getting your own advantage. Forget yourselves long enough to lend a helping hand.

ESV So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, 2 complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. 3 Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. 4 Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. The Message If you’ve gotten anything at all out of following Christ, if his love has made any difference in your life, if being in a community of the Spirit means anything to you, if you have a heart, if you care—then do me a favor: Agree with each other, love each other, be deep-spirited friends. Don’t push your way to the front; don’t sweet-talk your way to the top. Put yourself aside, and help others get ahead. Don’t be obsessed with getting your own advantage. Forget yourselves long enough to lend a helping hand.

Day 31: Philippians 2:1-4

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