VOP 2022: April 23, 2022 Humility is not Stupidity “Pride is toxic”

VOP 2022: April 23, 2022 Humility is not Stupidity “Pride is toxic” It is not wise to be proud, because the same way people ascend to the top is same way people descend to the bottom. Interestingly you are likely to meet the same person or group of people while on the journey either to the top or to the bottom. A good example is the life of Joseph and his encounter with his brothers. It was his humility that kept him calm and, he restrained himself from fighting back when they despised him and plotted against him. This was his lowest point or Valley experience, but he chose to stay focused on his dreams and vision. At the beginning his life looked like a puzzle, scattered, uncertain. He did not know how his story of life will end. To many, he appeared stupid for not responding to the attacks of his adversaries which unfortunately at that time happened to be his own blood brothers or family. The end of his journey proved that humility is not stupidity as most people think. Pharaoh recognized the power and wisdom Joseph had, but that did not make Joseph proud. He returned all the glory to God and that explains why he was elevated to the top. Lesson: The fact that you are been mocked at or despised when you are still at the bottom, does not mean you cannot climb to the mountain top. Also even if you are in the Valley of dry bones, you can change your status or condition through your prophetic confession and show casing your gifts and talents. Joseph’s gift and talent made a way for him to ascend to the top to confirm the dream he had and to fulfill God’s original plan and purpose foe his life. He was not drowned in the pit, but made his way to the top of the mountain through faith and patience. Prayer: Father grant me the grace to stay humble in whatever position or condition, so that I may obtain your mercy in any messy situation in Jesus’ name, Amen. “But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble. Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and h