The word for today is - Humble!

Good morning,

The word for today is - Humble!

 

Why should people be meek and humble? If we seek to be happy, and to be led by the Spirit, to avoid destruction, then we need to possess meekness and humility. Lets start with 1 Peter 5:6,Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. The word of God tells us to humble ourselves first ! Read this Colossians 3:11-13, Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all.Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye. Wow! The two greatest characters who ever lived that were chosen by God to be givers of His law, for us to follow is, Jesus first and Moses. Read Matthew 11:29-30, Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. Its in the word of God for us to learn, how to be more like Jesus. Then read Numbers 12:3,Now the man Moses was very meek, above all the men which were upon the face of the earth. Now that is powerful, a man walked the earth in meekness? This means He put others before Himself. How many people can do that? Not many! Do you think we should seek to be like these men? Yes! Now get this, read Colossians 3:23-24, And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ. God can tell the difference between true humility and false humility. Read Philippians 2:3, Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. You see its not about you, its about being submissive to others, that was the mission of Jesus and Moses, for others. The Bible tells us that "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble" it is very wise to be humble, read 1 Peter 5:5,Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble. Get understanding first the meek person is not self-willed, is not continually concerned with self, his or her own ways or ideas, and wishes. He or she is willing to put himself or herself in second place and submit himself or herself to achieve what is good for others. Meekness is the opposite of self-will, self-interest, and self-assertiveness. You see this is not the will of God. Again, it is not about you! Thank you Lord for your word. Amen !