“For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” – Luke 18:14

Hey friend, this verse right here? It’s one of those upside-down truths of the Kingdom of God that’ll stop you in your tracks. Jesus is talking about a Pharisee and a tax collector — two men who went to pray. One bragged, the other begged. One talked about how good he was, the other confessed how much he needed God.

And then Jesus hits us with the twist — the humble one, the one who said, “Lord, have mercy on me, a sinner,”—he’s the one who went home right with God.

Here’s the encouragement, straight from my heart to yours: God’s not impressed with titles, trophies, or how well we pretend to have it all together. What He’s looking for is a heart that bows low so He can lift it up. A heart that says, “Lord, I need You more than anything else.”

So today, walk humbly. Don’t worry about being seen. Worry about being surrendered. Because when you humble yourself in His presence, He will exalt you in His timing. And friend, when God lifts you up, ain’t nobody gonna tear you down!

Keep trusting. Keep kneeling. He sees you.