December 23, 2015

Humility: December 23, 2015

TODAY’S WORD FOR WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 23, 2015.
 
HUMILITY

DEFINITION:

The quality or state of being humble; modest opinion of one’s own importance; meekness; neither proud nor arrogant.

SCRIPTURE:

Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up. James 4:10.

Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Philippians 2:3.

Therefore, as the elect of God, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering, bearing with one another. Colossians 3:12.

Humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time. I Peter 5:6.



KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

Humility does not come naturally or easily. If we are doing something that we consider “right” when others are doing something that we think is not “right” or we have more success in doing something than another person, it is easy to think that we are a better person. This is pride which is the exact opposite of humility.

The Apostle Paul cautions us against the idea of thinking we are better than others by saying that we are to consider others better than ourselves. We must understand that our worth comes from God. We are all sinners and really not worthy of God’s favor. But God reached out to us in love to give us worth and dignity despite our sins and short comings. We must always remember that we are just sinners saved by grace and it is only by salvation that we become worthy of God’s Kingdom.

We must also remember that any success or any accomplishment we obtain that is fruitful is because of the Lord’s blessing. Jesus said in John 15:5, “Apart from Me you can do nothing.”

Our goal should be to become Christ-like and to serve the Lord. In order to be Christ-like we must have the quality of humility. Jesus humbled Himself, setting aside heavenly glory to become a man to save us from our sins. He did not come to be served but to serve and give His life as a ransom for many (Matthew 20:28). As Christ’s representatives in this world we are to be kind, humble, meek, patient and peaceful as Christ was (Colossians 2:12).

There are two issues concerning humility as it relates to our lives. We first must be concerned that we are humble before God. God expects us to come to Him daily with a humble servant like attitude. We should be in awe of God and the magnitude of His power, His love, His Sovereignty, and His blessings and go to our knees in humble adoration of Him.

The second issue is whether we exemplify Christ-like humility in our relationship with our family, friends, and neighbors. Do we appear prideful and boastful or do they see us kind and caring and putting others before ourselves in true Christ-like humility. If we have a daily relationship with the Lord, a humble spirit will be exhibited in the way we relate to others because of this relationship.

It is amazing what one can accomplish when one does not care who gets the credit. Paul wrote in I Corinthians 3:6-7, “I planted, Apollos watered but God gave the increase?” It is not easy to remain humble when God allows you to be successful. Can you stay humble while enjoying success?


LEARNING:

Our memory verse for this week is found in Psalms 100:1

Make a joyful shout to the Lord, all you lands.

PRAYER:

Help me to get rid of my selfish ambition so that through my words and deeds others may see Christ. Give me a humble spirit and a servant’s heart.



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