Daily Inspiration

“On a sabbath Jesus went to dine at the home of one of the leading Pharisees, and the people there were observing him carefully. He told a parable to those who had been invited, noticing how they were choosing the places of honor at the table. "When you are invited by someone to a wedding banquet, do not recline at table in the place of honor. A more distinguished guest than you may have been invited by him, and the host who invited both of you may approach you and say, 'Give your place to this man,” and then you would proceed with embarrassment to take the lowest place. Rather, when you are invited, go and take the lowest place so that when the host comes to you he may say, 'My friend, move up to a higher position.' Then you will enjoy the esteem of your companions at the table. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted." -Luke 14:1, 7-11

To stand before the Lord is to have all self-pride and honor melt away. The Creator is greater than all of creation because He is outside of creation, and the source of all things. In His presence, we realize, we are nothing. If you need a reminder of this, go outside on a clear night, look up, and gaze into His creation. Let humility fill your heart, as you realize just how small and insignificant you, your accomplishments, and troubles are. And then take comfort and find peace, in knowing that God loves you as if you are the only one in all of His creation, more than our minds can comprehend, and more than any of us deserve. That is the only place of honor that should matter to any of us, and once we understand this, all the honors of this world seem meaningless by comparison.

Saint Charles Borromeo, pray for us.

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Jesus, I trust in you!