HUMILITY IS A DOOR OPENER
It seems that God delights in honoring and exalting selfless
people. Booker T. Washington, the
renowned black educator, was an outstanding example of humility. After he became president of Tuskegee
Institute, he was walking through an exclusive section of town when he was
stopped by a wealthy white woman. Not knowing Washington by sight, she asked if
he would like to earn a few dollars by chopping wood. Because he had no pressing business at the moment,
Washington smiled, rolled up his sleeves, and proceeded to do the humble chore
she had requested. When he finished, he
carried the logs into the house and stacked them neatly by the fireplace. A little girl recognized him and later
revealed his identity to the lady.
The next morning, the embarrassed woman went to see Washington
in his office at the Institute and apologized profusely. “It's perfectly all right, Madam,” he
replied. “Occasionally I enjoy a little
manual labor. Besides, it’s always a
delight to do something for a friend.” She shook his hand warmly and assured him that
his meek and gracious attitude had endeared him and his work to her heart. Not long afterward she showed her admiration
by persuading some wealthy acquaintances to join her in donating thousands of
dollars to Tuskegee Institute.
The next time you’re tempted to feel larger than life,
try taking the humble road instead. You
see, our “God resists the proud, and gives grace to the humble.” (I Peter 5:5)
Sisters and brothers, be continually blessed, and
please (above all else) MAKE SURE YOU ARE READY TO MEET OUR SOON COMING KING.
Maranatha!
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