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Key Bible Verse: Now Moses was very humble—more humble than any other person on earth. (Numbers 12:3) Dig Deeper: Exodus 3:1-12

Because Moses was able to submit himself to divine authority, God was able to do great things in him and through him. God made Moses a great man. Yet Moses was considered meek because he was willing to serve the purposes of God to reflect the glory of God, rather than his own.

What you never want to do in your desire to be great is to try to steal or usurp God's glory. That is a crucial principle. Take a moment to underline that. Because to attempt to steal or usurp God's glory is the fastest way of not only stalling your bid for greatness, but also reversing it. To do so is to follow in the footsteps of Pharaoh. You remember what Pharaoh said when Moses told Pharaoh to let God's people go. Pharaoh said no. He said, in essence, "This is my job, my career, my financial well-being at stake, and I call the shots here. I'm in charge."

God ultimately reduced Pharaoh to nothing because he was unwilling to submit himself to divine authority.

Men, God is not opposed to greatness. God is opposed to pride. There's a big difference. Unfortunately, it is a difference not widely understood or embraced.

—Tony Evans in Kingdom Man

My Response: What are qualities of worldly greatness? What are qualities of biblical greatness?

Thought to Apply: True greatness is not measured by the headlines a person commands or the wealth he or she accumulates. The inner character of a person—the undergirding moral and spiritual values and commitments—is the true measure of lasting greatness.—Billy Graham (evangelist)

Adapted from Kingdom Man (Tyndale, 2012) by permission. All rights reserved by the copyright holder and/or the publisher. May not be reproduced.

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Prayer for the Week

Dear humble Savior, help me to understand that you were meek but never weak; by the power of your Spirit at work in me, may I perform great and mighty deeds in your name and for your glory.

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