The old man said, “Son, you better humble yourself or someone else will.” For George was a proud young man. The fact that he was unemployed and poor didn’t affect his pride one bit. When he was out with friends, he would spend his last cent to keep up with them, even if he didn’t eat the next day. Oh he was proud, but the circumstances in his world surely humbled him until he finally admitted to himself and his friends that he was broke and in trouble.
A good friend talked to him about the Lord and how he humbled himself to live a hard, lowly life in order to reach the lost world. Even to a harsh death on a cross. He was and is Love and humility personified. Then, when His mission was completed, God lifted Him up and gave Him the highest honor. George thought to himself that he could never do that but with the help of Christ, he’d try.
George changed his life and made it a point to help others in any way he could, and did it without taking any credit for himself. He gave Lord Jesus all the credit. Later in life George was called dear George by everyone who knew him. He was referred to as a sweet humble man. Always thinking about someone else first.
The Bible tells us, “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor. Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.” (I Peter 5:5-7)
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