The Bible says it is very difficult for a rich person to enter the kingdom of Heaven. 

 Why is that? 

 Because they have a difficult time seeing their need, they are wealthy, healthy, and whole in their eyes and in need of very little. Many of us are raised to believe that with hard work and dedication, we can achieve the impossible and while a solid work ethic and discipline are paramount to achieving many of our goals, this won’t cut it concerning our salvation. 

 We cannot earn, buy, achieve, or deserve our salvation, it is a gift from God. Ephesians 2:8,9 tells us this truth.

“For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, 9 not of works, lest anyone should boast.”

Listen, being poor in spirit doesn’t have anything to do with money, but rather our attitudes regarding the Lord, His word, and the Spirit of God in our lives.

 Being poor in spirit, simply put, is recognizing our daily need of Him. 

 Therefore, in order to receive from God his plan of salvation for our lives, we must humble ourselves, recognizing we are poor in spirit and in dire need of a savior, Jesus!

 This is not only the first step to receiving salvation but also the first step to accomplishing anything in the Lord after salvation occurs, humbling ourselves. 

 

To humble ourselves does not mean we must grovel at the feet of God or think less of ourselves. 

 

It involves positioning ourselves under His Word, under His mighty hand, on a daily basis, trusting that He has the best for us and is willing and able to take care of us.

 This is what God wants from us, what He desires.

 Hebrews 11:6 says, “But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.”

 God has so many awesome things in store for us, His thoughts toward us are innumerable, (see Psalm 139) and His plans for us are good! (See Jeremiah 29:11)

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