The Big Meeting
The Big Meeting
Though the Lord is exalted, He takes note of the humble; but He knows the haughty from a distance. (Ps. 138:6)
Pamela pulled Rachel aside as everyone exited the staff meeting for lunch. “You came up with the idea for the ad Marcus raved about,” she whispered. “Why didn’t you speak up? That ad was raise material.” Rachel shrugged. “If he had asked, I would have said something. But it didn’t seem appropriate to draw attention to myself. It was a group project after all.”
Rachel recalled the internal battle she’d had during the meeting. Her pride tempted her to take the credit she felt she deserved, especially since she’d done most of the work on the project. But she sensed that God wanted her to let the truth come out in His timing. Before becoming a Christian, she’d have thought nothing of seizing an opportunity for recognition. But God had begun showing her the benefits of humility.
Pamela shook her head. “You’re nuts. I wish I were more like you, but I still think you’re nuts.”
In a competitive world where talent and boldness pay off, it’s hard to opt for humility. It can be extra tough in the workplace where those who do the most impressive job get the desired promotions and raises, or at least a lot of pats on the back in the break room. At times we all fight the temptation to promote ourselves and our accomplishments in hopes of gaining more.
Psalm 138:6 says that God “takes note of the humble.” Does this mean we should never take due credit or share something God called us to do and equipped us to do well? Not necessarily. His Word shows us repeatedly that the God who knows our hearts and motives simply rewards our willingness to keep quiet when He asks us to.