Scripture
1 Kings 21:27-29 It came about when Ahab heard 'those words', that he tore his clothes, and put on sackcloth and fasted, and he lay in sackcloth and went about despondently.
Then the word of the Lord came to Elijah the Tishbite, saying,
"Do you see how Ahab has humbled himself before Me? . . . "
Observation
Ahab heard the pronouncement of judgment for the evil, wickedness, idol worshiping, murderous acts he had done as king, leading all of Israel to sin. He humbled himself before God and God sees. God sees when we truly humble ourselves before Him and seek His forgiveness. God sees the humble repentant heart of Ahab, and the judgment is postponed until the days of Ahab's son.
Application
James 4:10 "Humble yourself in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up." Humility is from God. Jesus humbled Himself and became obedient to the death of the cross. A place to begin is to fast and pray, and ask God to reveal areas of my heart, thoughts, and attitude, that need adjustment.
Prayer
Father teach me Your ways. Give me strength to humble myself with prayer and fasting. Free me from the things that keep me from drawing near to You. In Jesus Name, A-men.
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