January 14 - Stay Humble, Stay Wise

JANUARY 14 - Stay Humble, Stay Wise3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 3:35; Psalm 7; Matthew 11//⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠3-Year Bible Devotional Book (Year Two) Available on Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠//________________________________________“The wise will inherit honor, but fools get disgrace.” — Proverbs 3:35“Oh, let the evil of the wicked come to an end, and may you establish the righteous—you who test the minds and hearts, O righteous God!” — Psalm 7:9“Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” — Matthew 11:29________________________________________Have you ever felt like you had to prove something—to be the smartest, toughest, or most impressive person in the room? In school, sports, or even online, it’s easy to believe that strength means standing tall, being loud, or never backing down. But in Proverbs 3:35, God flips the script: real honor comes to the wise, not the show-offs. And Jesus, in Matthew 11, invites us to learn from Him—because He’s gentle and humble, not harsh or prideful.Meanwhile, Psalm 7 reminds us that God sees what’s happening inside us. He tests the minds and hearts, not just the highlight reels we show the world. Being wise in God’s eyes isn’t about knowing it all—it’s about walking in humility, trusting His way, and letting Him shape your heart.________________________________________THINK ABOUT IT1. Honor Comes Through Humility: Are you chasing honor in ways that God doesn't value? True wisdom is often quiet, kind, and teachable—not flashy or prideful.2. Let God Search Your Heart: When no one’s watching, who are you? Psalm 7 reminds us that God looks deeper than others do—into our motives and desires. Are you open to letting Him correct you?3. Jesus Offers a Better Way: Life gets heavy. Jesus invites you to learn from Him and carry life His way—not with pressure, but with peace. What would it look like to trade your stress for His rest?________________________________________BOTTOM LINEGod honors those who walk in wisdom, not pride—so stay humble, and let Him lead.________________________________________PRAYERHeavenly Father, help me to walk in true wisdom—not trying to impress others, but living in a way that honors You. Teach me to stay humble like Jesus and to find rest in Your gentle leadership. Search my heart, shape my thoughts, and lead me in Your truth. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.