INTRODUCTION

One cannot go far into his Bible reading without finding an instance where God had respect unto one man while refusing to respect another (Genesis 4:4-5 [4] And Abel, he also brought of the firstlings of his flock and of the fat thereof. And the LORD had respect unto Abel and to his offering: [5] But unto Cain and to his offering he had not respect. And Cain was very wroth, and his countenance fell.
See All...). If one is not careful, he might think the Bible contradicts itself by stating the Lord is not a respecter of persons and then declaring He had respect unto certain individuals. It is of the utmost importance that the Bible student consider that God does respect, but only when there is a cause for respect. According to Psalm 138:6Though the LORD be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off.
See All..., the LORD hath "respect unto the lowly." This truth is reiterated in Isaiah 66:2For all those things hath mine hand made, and all those things have been, saith the LORD: but to this man will I look, even to him that is poor and of a contrite spirit, and trembleth at my word.
See All... where the Lord said, "to this man will I look, even to him that is poor and of a contrite spirit, and trembleth at my word."

DEVOTIONAL THOUGHTS

• (For smaller children) When we humble ourselves before God, we put aside our desires and do what He wants. God respects that (Proverbs 3:1My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments:
  See All..., 4, 34b; Psalm 34:18The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.
  See All...; Psalm 51:17The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.
  See All...). He exalts in due time (1 Peter 5:6Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:
  See All...; James 4:10Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.
  See All...). God's own Son is our example (Philippians 2:5-11 [5] Yea also, because he transgresseth by wine, he is a proud man, neither keepeth at home, who enlargeth his desire as hell, and is as death, and cannot be satisfied, but gathereth unto him all nations, and heapeth unto him all people: [6] Shall not all these take up a parable against him, and a taunting proverb against him, and say, Woe to him that increaseth that which is not his! how long? and to him that ladeth himself with thick clay! [7] Shall they not rise up suddenly that shall bite thee, and awake that shall vex thee, and thou shalt be for booties unto them? [8] Because thou hast spoiled many nations, all the remnant of the people shall spoil thee; because of men's blood, and for the violence of the land, of the city, and of all that dwell therein. [9] Woe to him that coveteth an evil covetousness to his house, that he may set his nest on high, that he may be delivered from the power of evil! [10] Thou hast consulted shame to thy house by cutting off many people, and hast sinned against thy soul. [11] For the stone shall cry out of the wall, and the beam out of the timber shall answer it.
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• The Lord is not impressed with man’s pride. How does Psalm 138:6Though the LORD be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off.
  See All... and Isaiah 66:2For all those things hath mine hand made, and all those things have been, saith the LORD: but to this man will I look, even to him that is poor and of a contrite spirit, and trembleth at my word.
  See All... indicate that humility yields respect from God? How is this truth the source of respect in Genesis 4:4-5 [4] And Abel, he also brought of the firstlings of his flock and of the fat thereof. And the LORD had respect unto Abel and to his offering: [5] But unto Cain and to his offering he had not respect. And Cain was very wroth, and his countenance fell.
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• Do you want the Lord’s respect? Are you willing to humble yourself before Him and tremble at His word? Why does this draw the Lord’s attention?

PRAYER NEEDS

• Thank God for the opportunity to have His attention.
• Ask God to help you humble yourself before Him.

HYMN

Take My Life, and Let It Be

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