06/04/2026
In Gospel of Matthew 23:12, Jesus says, *“Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.”*
Many people in life chase recognition, power, or respect. Sometimes that desire leads to wrong choices—choices that bring us to places we never expected, even behind bars. But Jesus gives us a different path—a better way.
He says the way up… is down.
Not down in defeat, but down in humility.
Not lifting ourselves up, but surrendering our lives to God.
Here inside, it’s easy to feel forgotten, labeled, or judged. But God doesn’t see you the way the world does. He is not looking at your past—He is looking at your heart.
Humility begins when we say:
“Lord, I need You. I cannot fix my life on my own.”
And that’s where real change starts.
The good news is this:
Even in this place, God can lift you up.
He lifts your heart.
He restores your identity.
He gives you a new beginning.
Your situation does not define your future—your surrender to God does.
Salvation Message:
Jesus humbled Himself for us. He left heaven, lived among us, and died on the cross to pay for our sins. He didn’t stay in the grave—He rose again so we could have a new life.
If you humble yourself before Him today, He will lift you up—not just in this life, but into eternal l