The word for today is - Humility !

Good morning,

The word for today is - Humility !

 

Let's look at  Philippians 2: 5-8, Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. Did you get that? Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of the mind let each of you regard one another as more important than himself; do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others. Read Matthew 23:And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted (lifted up) by God.  A humble person is someone who does not boast or is not self serving. Humble people are easily liked, very approachable and easy to get along with. Nothing will draw people to you quicker and easier than being able to talk and express yourself to other people in the exact same way that Jesus did. Let's look at  Jesus Christ, the model of humility. Jesus certainly modeled true humility, and from his example we learn that humility is putting the will of God before our own will.Read Matthew 11:29,Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Jesus told a parable about one way that humble people act: they take the least important seats at a feast. Read Luke  chapter 14. This parable has a happy ending. The humble person did not vie for an important seat, but the host noticed him and invited him to move up to a more honored place. However, we all know that does not happen very often.  The humble person recognizes that he or she is a servant to everyone and is comfortable with the seating and the people he or she is close to. In contrast, the person who is not humble, but prideful and self-important, is upset at the company close by and wants to be with “more important” people. Can we past the test? Committing to a lifestyle of daily dying to self and living through Him is the foundation for true humility. Read Matthew chapter 18, Forgiveness is possibly one of the greatest acts of humility we can do. To forgive is to acknowledge a wrong that has been done to us and also to further release our right of repayment for the wrong. Forgiveness is denial of self. Let's look at James 1:19,Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath.  Let's look at Luke 23:34 ,Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots. When he was crucified between the two thieves, and as he hung upon the cross, and while insulted and abused by all sorts of men, and put to the greatest pain and torture, he addressed himself to God his Father. The prayer was offered for those who were guilty of putting him to death. Can we walk in humility? The word tells us,Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody.  Thank you God for your word. Amen !