Humility.....

Sometimes the thought of humbling ourselves, whether it is humbling ourselves to our spouse, kids, friends, or even God, is a little overwhelming. We think of humility as lowering ourselves or becoming so vulnerable that we will be "walked on", or overlooked.
Humility is what I want to talk to us about today. Because without humility we can not have unity, and without unity we are just alone... just alone.... 
  

 Is there any encouragement from belonging to Christ? Any comfort from his love? Any fellowship together in the Spirit? Are your hearts tender and compassionate? ² Then make me truly happy by agreeing wholeheartedly with each other, loving one another, and working together with one mind and purpose.

Philipppians 2: 1-2 

Sometimes in our "Christian Journey", things are asked of us that requires great humility. Our attitude can delude us into thinking that there are tasks that are beneath us, or that we are deserving of a "higher position". 
There is great instruction in the book of Philippians for us, as believers. In my bible it is titled "Having the attitude of Christ"

³ Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. ⁴ Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too.
⁵ You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had.

⁶ Though he was God,
    he did not think of equality with God
    as something to cling to.
⁷ Instead, he gave up his divine privileges
    he took the humble position of a slave
    and was born as a human being.
When he appeared in human form,
⁸     he humbled himself in obedience to God
    and died a criminal’s death on a cross.

⁹ Therefore, God elevated him to the place of highest honor
    and gave him the name above all other names,
¹⁰ that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow,
    in heaven and on earth and under the earth,
¹¹ and every tongue declare that Jesus Christ is Lord,
    to the glory of God the Father

Philippians 2:3-11, NLT

There is a lady I know, she is one of the sisters in our church, she will remain anonymous.. but I will tell you, if I can become half the woman of God that she is, I will count myself accomplished.

She is willing to do anything asked of her, although, in fleshly eyes, she is worthy of position, she has been there and done that, she has paid her dues, yet she is still willing...

She is always an encouragement, always has an answer, although the answer may not pet your ego, ...lol..... she always has an answer. 

She is graceful yet not proud, she is intelligent in the ways of God yet never haughty, if you ever complement her on her tallent, she will never take credit, but she will say "its all God"

This is the picture of humility....

What we are missing as women, (or even men, although I believe mostly women read my blog..) is that there is this untapped power in humility. Humility is a strength, not a weakness...

In the scripture we just read, verses 8-11, it talks about Christ humility and obedience.. God honored that, and gave Christ power, and elevated Him to high places of Honor.

So, you are saying " if I humble myself, God will give position and title?"... no, that is not what I am saying. Maybe in society, it works that way, but as Godly people we should be chasing the approval of God not man...

Sure it is great to hear, good job, but a humble heart longs to please the Lord more than the accolades of man. 

⁵ In the same way, you who are younger must accept the authority of the elders. And all of you, dress yourselves in humility as you relate to one another, for

“God opposes the proud
    but gives grace to the humble.”

⁶ So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor. ⁷ Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.

1 Peter 5:5-6

God promises us honor for our humility. He loves us and wants grace for our lives. 

If we strive for humility, 

honor, power and grace from God, will be our reward. 

God Bless,

Joy