Tuesday, February 21st
Jesus said, " Anyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and anyone who humbles himself will be exalted."
Matthew 23:12

All are children of their Heavenly Father, all receive gifts according to the measure of their need and responsibility in this world, and all are called to respond according to the light and guiding given them. Where, then, I the justification for boasting and self-importance? The more exalted a person's place in the scheme of things on earth the greater the gifts and potential for good : where, then, is the place or justification for self-aggrandisement ? The most exalted should be the most humble, and the greater should be their dedication to their Heavenly Father's loving purpose and to the service of their fellowmen. Gifts of mind and personal leadership should be a challenge to service and the occasion and means to dedication of the whole self. And where this is not so that child of the Father is stunted in his growth in the Kingdom : those whom he was given to lead and prosper - where they are committed children of the Father are not deceived but recognise the deviation from their high calling of those who glorify themselves . Where children of the Father are deprived because if their failure, their judgement is dire indeed, unless they repent and seek forgiveness and reconciliation. Be realists, children of light : see and understand the great work to which you are called, even the least in the Kingdom, and rejoice and thank your Heavenly Father who calls and enables.