Humility: Sets Things Right

~~~ Isaiah 1:10, 16-20 ~~~ Psalm 50 ~~~ Matthew 23:1-12 ~~~

Come now, let us set things right,
says the LORD:

Whoever exalts himself will be humbled;
but whoever humbles himself will be exalted.

It is clear from scripture that God values humility far above other virtues.

Jesus humbled himself to become one of us.

He emptied himself of everything to do the Father's will

and secure our salvation.

Jesus knelt down and washed the feet of his disciples.

This is a profound act of humility.

He lowered himself to the ground to serve those

present at his last supper.

Humility is one of those words that makes us wince just a tad.

What if we are taken advantage of...

What if we are misunderstood?

Jesus humbled himself unto death for us.

Humility is not thinking less of yourself,

but thinking of yourself less.

C.S. Lewis

Jesus says,

"Take my yoke upon you and learn from me,

for I am meek and humble of heart;

and you will find rest for your selves."

Matthew 11:29

No matter how much we may accomplish in this world

we can rightfully only give God the credit.

In God we can do all things.

Without him we are nothing.

It is by his grace that we are who we are today.



Humility

Micah 6:8 tells us to,

"...walk humbly with God."

There is no replacement for humility.

The greatest people who have ever walked the earth from Moses and Jesus

to the saints and corporate leaders have exhibited the virtue of humility.

Take a moment now to reflect on those who have been important to you.

Did they not possess the virtue of humility?

Humility comes from the word "humus".

That's right, the earth which is under our feet.

If you want to be obedient to God

you must begin with humility.

Humility opens your soul to the possibilities in life

that can only come from God.

A humble person willingly submits themselves to God.

They sing out 'Here I am Lord. I come to do your will.'

Come now, let us set things right,
says the LORD.