A farmer and his son went into the field to check the progress of the wheat crop. The boy looked across the waving grain stalks. He noticed that in the field many stalks were bending over while others were standing tall.

"Dad," he said, "Those stalks that are standing up must be the best of the bunch. They are holding their heads up proudly. They must be the best and are showing how proud they are by their upright position."

The father then took his boy out into the field to teach him a lesson. In the field he reached out and took hold of one of the heads of wheat that was standing up straight.

As his son inspected the head he saw that it only had a few small, insignificant, shriveled grains. Others of those heads had nothing at all. Those stalks that were bowed low had full, fine heads. Those with the fullest heads were bowed the lowest.

Life is the same way. Those who are the most humble are most the time the ones with the most to give. It is humility that makes great people really great. The fullest heads should be bowed the lowest.

The Bible says that Jesus humbled himself and became obedient to the death of the cross. His was the supreme example of humility at work.

What can you do for shut-ins, new members, or just someone who needs a lift? Encourage them today—drop them a note or a card.

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