The Low Road That Leads to Life
01/14/2026
“Humility is the fear of the Lord; its wages are riches and honor and life.”
— Proverbs 22:4 (NIV)
This verse feels almost upside down in a world that tells us to climb, compete, and constantly prove ourselves. Proverbs reminds us that the way up in God’s Kingdom is actually the way down. Humility and the fear of the Lord are not weaknesses, they are the soil where real life grows.
Humility is not thinking less of yourself; it’s thinking of yourself less. It’s the quiet confidence that says, “God, You are God, and I am not.” The fear of the Lord isn’t about being afraid of Him, but about honoring Him, trusting Him, and ordering our lives around His truth. When those two come together, something powerful happens.
Notice the promise: riches, honor, and life. Not the hollow versions the world offers, but the kind that endure. Riches that don’t steal your peace. Honor that doesn’t inflate your ego. Life that is full, grounded, and meaningful. I’ve watched people chase success only to lose their souls in the process. I’ve also watched men and women quietly walk in humility, put God first, and somehow find themselves deeply fulfilled, respected, and at peace even when life wasn’t easy.
Jesus Himself modeled this. He humbled Himself, trusted the Father completely, and through that obedience brought life to the world. When we choose humility, we’re not losing ground but rather aligning ourselves with the heart of God. And God has a way of taking surrendered lives and doing far more with them than we ever could on our own.
So today, don’t strive to be seen. Strive to be faithful. Don’t demand recognition. Choose reverence. The low road may feel unnoticed at first, but it always leads somewhere good.
Action Steps:
- Pause today and ask God to reveal one area where pride may be creeping in.
- Practice gratitude, thank God for what He’s already entrusted to you.
- Choose to listen more than you speak in one conversation today.
- Serve someone quietly, without expecting anything in return.
Today’s challenge:
Take the lower road on purpose and trust God with the outcome.
Father,
Teach us what true humility looks like. Help us to walk in reverence, not self-reliance. Guard our hearts from pride and align our desires with Yours. We trust that when we honor You, You will lead us into real life—life that is rich in purpose, peace, and joy. We surrender ourselves again today, confident that Your way is always best. Amen.
Pastor Jeff
#LoveGod #LovePeople #FindFreedom #FindYourDesign
“Humility is the fear of the Lord; its wages are riches and honor and life.”
— Proverbs 22:4 (NIV)
This verse feels almost upside down in a world that tells us to climb, compete, and constantly prove ourselves. Proverbs reminds us that the way up in God’s Kingdom is actually the way down. Humility and the fear of the Lord are not weaknesses, they are the soil where real life grows.
Humility is not thinking less of yourself; it’s thinking of yourself less. It’s the quiet confidence that says, “God, You are God, and I am not.” The fear of the Lord isn’t about being afraid of Him, but about honoring Him, trusting Him, and ordering our lives around His truth. When those two come together, something powerful happens.
Notice the promise: riches, honor, and life. Not the hollow versions the world offers, but the kind that endure. Riches that don’t steal your peace. Honor that doesn’t inflate your ego. Life that is full, grounded, and meaningful. I’ve watched people chase success only to lose their souls in the process. I’ve also watched men and women quietly walk in humility, put God first, and somehow find themselves deeply fulfilled, respected, and at peace even when life wasn’t easy.
Jesus Himself modeled this. He humbled Himself, trusted the Father completely, and through that obedience brought life to the world. When we choose humility, we’re not losing ground but rather aligning ourselves with the heart of God. And God has a way of taking surrendered lives and doing far more with them than we ever could on our own.
So today, don’t strive to be seen. Strive to be faithful. Don’t demand recognition. Choose reverence. The low road may feel unnoticed at first, but it always leads somewhere good.
Action Steps:
- Pause today and ask God to reveal one area where pride may be creeping in.
- Practice gratitude, thank God for what He’s already entrusted to you.
- Choose to listen more than you speak in one conversation today.
- Serve someone quietly, without expecting anything in return.
Today’s challenge:
Take the lower road on purpose and trust God with the outcome.
Father,
Teach us what true humility looks like. Help us to walk in reverence, not self-reliance. Guard our hearts from pride and align our desires with Yours. We trust that when we honor You, You will lead us into real life—life that is rich in purpose, peace, and joy. We surrender ourselves again today, confident that Your way is always best. Amen.
Pastor Jeff
#LoveGod #LovePeople #FindFreedom #FindYourDesign
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