The humble person may not end up on the top of the heap, but he is more likely to have a truly successful life because he is more likely to succeed in the things that matter most. He is a quiet force for good, and I always reward that. He also wins the love and respect of others because his humble spirit conveys his love and respect for them. They see him putting their happiness before his own, and that makes them want to do the same.

Humility runs contrary to human nature. It is the nature of man to try to appear to be more than he really is by boasting of his personal attributes, abilities, and achievements. He hopes to make himself feel better about himself and to win the respect of others, but it seldom turns out that way. He may feel better about himself for the moment, but pride drives others away.

As a proverb states, "Pride comes before a fall." The proud live in fear of falling, of being exposed and humiliated. But the humble have nothing to fear because they have nowhere to fall--they are already lowly in their own eyes.

The humble are always welcome with Me. They are My companions and friends. And when they join Me in Heaven, they will feel right at home and fit right in. Heaven was made for people like them!