Word For Today: True Humility

True Humility · Wednesday, August 7th ·

Pastor Chris

And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name, which is above every name: (Philippians 2:8-9).

Humility is a quality of the recreated human spirit that attracts divine favour and promotion. It’s an inner ability—a vital force—which enables you to respond with absolute submissiveness to the Lordship of Jesus Christ, through the Word of God. It’s often expressed in action by the willingness to take on the responsibility of service to others, in loyalty to the Word.

The Lord Jesus lived a practical example of what true humility is. First, He demonstrated His total submission to the will of the Father as it is written in Hebrews 10:7: "Then said I, Lo, I come (in the volume of the book it is written of me,) to do thy will, O God." Secondly, the Bible tells us in Philippians 2:6-9, that though He was equal with God, He didn’t count His equality with God anything to latch on to. Rather, He made Himself of no reputation, took upon Him the form of a servant, and became obedient unto death. For this reason, God exalted Him and gave Him a name that is above every name.

As believers, we’re to have the mind of Christ and emulate His humility. True humility for us is to be submissive to the Lordship of the Word of God. So you’ve got to know the Word, and let the Word guide your thoughts, words, and actions. That’s the way to be submissive to Jesus, for He is the Living Word. Moreover, 1 Peter 5:6 enjoins us to humble ourselves under the mighty hand of God that we may be exalted in due time. Just as Jesus was exalted for doing the Father’s will, you too will be promoted from glory to glory as you live in total submission to the Word.

Prayer

Dear Father, I’m yielded to your Word now and always, guided and propelled by your wisdom, and clothed with humility, as I live to bring you glory, fulfilling your destiny for me, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

f u r t h e r s t u d y: 1 Peter 5:5; Philippians 2:5-10

Daily Scripture Reading

1 Year Reading Plan : Romans 9:30-10:1-21, Psalms 78
2 Year Reading Plan : Luke 13:31-35, Judges 13-14