My name is Vince Robles. God has shown his glory in my heart. How, therefore, am I to respond? 1 Peter 5:6 reads, “Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time.” This word has pierced my heart since August of 2006, and despite my prideful resistance, God has seen fit to mould me in this way. This purfiying journey inspires me to write this blog examining humble pursuits. It may present personal experiences, exposite a biblical text, ponder a theological quotation, examine God’s purpose in a current event, or maybe just praise his name because He is so good. May God lead me as he sees fit…
As it is, I confess brokenheartedly that I am a proud man. With each new day, I find the grace of God working in my heart. It starts when I understand who I am: a sinner. But for his kindness and steadfast love, I am lost in well-deserved perdition. Each day, I test his benevolent longsuffering with my haughty demonstrations and my high-handed rebellion. Therefore, the cross of Christ has been my plea. I pray that God will use his grace to bring many to repentance and to illumine hearts to the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. I am among the called of Christ. But I must make this calling and election sure everyday. I believe God has predestined me to be conformed in the image of his Son, and so I know all things will work for my good. I should exult in these words and place aside my prideful anxieties and haughty desires. But I don’t…
Working with you for God’s glory and your joy,
Vince
