James 1:9 exhorts, “Believers in humble circumstances ought to take pride in their high position.” This is the opposite of what we tend to do, isn’t it? When times get tough, our trust in God’s provision fades and we want to take the bull by the horns and fix things. In reality, there are many times when victory only comes when we let go—when we fully and humbly rely on God. Over and over again, the Bible reiterates the anthem of God’s tender regard for those who are humble (see Pss. 147:6; 149:4;