God will raise
1 Corinthians 15:9
“For I am the least of the apostles, who am not worthy to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.”
Apostle Paul confessed about himself that he is to be considered the least of all the apostles. In the previous verse we see
1 Corinthians 15:8
“Then last of all He was seen by me also, as by one born out of due time.he mentioned.Paul,after the Godly vision understood his condition and humbled himself.On the contrary in today’s world we see that the people,even without anything,exaggerate to show themselves as rich people.The powerful encounter with God made Paul realise that he is the least among all.Most of us have not experienced an encounter with God as such,therefore,it has not brought any light to our hearts.That is why we portray ourselves in an exaggerated way.
Only when one enters the Holy presence of God he realises and is disgusted about himself and is convicted of his sins.Paul doesn’t humble himself as the least due to any inferiority complex rather it is the divine power of God that transformed him to such state.
He who exalts himself out of nothing possess the spirit of the devil.This spirit of Lucifer always seeks self praise and pride for everything.
The one who is filled with the Holy Spirit will humble himself like Jesus humbled himself unto death.
Paul has written many books in the New Testament and in his works, he has mentioned ‘in all things and amongst all ‘ he has considered him the least. Such words have been pleasing before The Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Ephesians 3:8
“To me, who am less than the least of all the saints, this grace was given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ,”
Paul claims he is the prime sinner,considers himself as the first sinner of all in this widespread world, this is due to his spiritual maturity .
We who live in these last days must humble ourselves in our ministerial labour for God, like Apostle Paul .God himself in His kindness will raise us up to His Throne.
Let us humble ourselves. God will raise us up.
Prayer
Oh Heavenly Father, In whatever high position we are in, we solemnly humble ourselves before you Lord, Help us to humble ourselves to a lowly state like The Apostle Paul and live in Your Grace. In Jesus Name we pray, Amen.
Sol. Pushpa Dennison