<p>God has two thrones – one in the highest heavens and the other in the humblest hearts. A truly humble man is hard to find, yet when God finds one, He delights in him.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Booker T Washington, the acclaimed and the most popular black educator of his time, known also as an outstanding example of truthfulness and dedication took over as president of Tuskegee Institute in Alabama.<br /><br />One day while walking down the streets in simple attire, a wealthy white lady stopped him and asked if he would like to chop some logs and earn a few dollars. Professor Washington smiled and proceeded with her to do the humble chore. He carried the logs into the house and stacked them by the fireplace. A little girl at home recognised him and later revealed his identity to the lady. <br /><br />The next morning the embarassed woman went to see Washington in his office at the Institute and apologised profusely. "It's perfectly all right, madam," he replied. "Occasionally I enjoy a little manual labour. Besides, it is always a delight to do something for a friend and humble myself too.” <br /><br />Not long afterward she showed her admiration for his humility by persuading some wealthy acquaintances to join her in donating thousands of dollars to the Tuskegee Institute.<br /><br />The scriptures say: “Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord and he will lift you up”(James 4:10). For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.(Mathew 23:12)<br /><br />Wakefield tells the story of the famous inventor, Samuel Morse, who was once asked if he ever encountered situations where he didn't know what to do. Morse responded: "More than once, and whenever I could not see my way clearly, I knelt down and prayed to God for light and understanding."<br /><br />Morse received many honors for his invention of the telegraph but humbled himself while receiving these honours saying he was underserving . "I have made a valuable application of electricity not because I was superior to other men but solely because God, who meant it for mankind, must reveal it to someone and He was pleased to reveal it to me."<br /></p>
<p>God has two thrones – one in the highest heavens and the other in the humblest hearts. A truly humble man is hard to find, yet when God finds one, He delights in him.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Booker T Washington, the acclaimed and the most popular black educator of his time, known also as an outstanding example of truthfulness and dedication took over as president of Tuskegee Institute in Alabama.<br /><br />One day while walking down the streets in simple attire, a wealthy white lady stopped him and asked if he would like to chop some logs and earn a few dollars. Professor Washington smiled and proceeded with her to do the humble chore. He carried the logs into the house and stacked them by the fireplace. A little girl at home recognised him and later revealed his identity to the lady. <br /><br />The next morning the embarassed woman went to see Washington in his office at the Institute and apologised profusely. "It's perfectly all right, madam," he replied. "Occasionally I enjoy a little manual labour. Besides, it is always a delight to do something for a friend and humble myself too.” <br /><br />Not long afterward she showed her admiration for his humility by persuading some wealthy acquaintances to join her in donating thousands of dollars to the Tuskegee Institute.<br /><br />The scriptures say: “Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord and he will lift you up”(James 4:10). For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.(Mathew 23:12)<br /><br />Wakefield tells the story of the famous inventor, Samuel Morse, who was once asked if he ever encountered situations where he didn't know what to do. Morse responded: "More than once, and whenever I could not see my way clearly, I knelt down and prayed to God for light and understanding."<br /><br />Morse received many honors for his invention of the telegraph but humbled himself while receiving these honours saying he was underserving . "I have made a valuable application of electricity not because I was superior to other men but solely because God, who meant it for mankind, must reveal it to someone and He was pleased to reveal it to me."<br /></p>