Humble Circumstances

Believers in humble circumstances ought to take pride in their high position.

Have you ever read that verse? 

Humble circumstances – what could that mean?  

If you’ve ever been full of pride and then had a fall, I’d say you find yourself in humble circumstances – a place of humility.  Jesus was born in humble circumstances – in a stall – instead of a palace.  And usually, when we find ourselves in such places, we feel ashamed and low.

However, this verse says if we are a believer and find ourselves in this seemingly low position, just the opposite is true.  We are actually in a high position and we can be proud of that. 

This verse is in context with other verses about trials and how when we go through them, we become mature and complete – lacking nothing.

If you find yourself in less than a desirable position at the moment, stop and consider what the Lord is doing and let him do it.  Let him exalt you to the high position of having everything you need – completely satisfied – and then count it all joy.