he who lives forever, whose name is holy:
“I live in a high and holy place,
but also with the one who is contrite and lowly in spirit,
to revive the spirit of the lowly
and to revive the heart of the contrite.
Isaiah 52:15 (NIV)
In this verse, God it talking to the nation of Israel, but there is application to the New Testament believer in Jesus Christ.
If we are "contrite and lowly in spirit" we will turn to Him for salvation and rest.
28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30 (NIV)
If we are "contrite and lowly in spirit" we will, "humble (our)selves before the Lord, and he will lift (us) up." James 4:10 (NIV)
If we are "contrite and lowly in spirit" we will acknowledge "it is by grace (we) have been saved, through faith." Ephesians 2:8,9 (NIV)
While the world might view our works, God examines the condition of our hearts. He resides with (OT) and now in (NT) people who have come to Him broken, damaged, and helpless, freely admitting without Him we are helpless, hopeless creatures. It is only through a personal, intimate relationship with Him through His Son, Jesus Christ, can we every hope to
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