Humility

 

 

Let’s face it - nobody lines up for a seminar called“How to Be Overlooked.” We live in a world full of self-promotion, loud voices, and that tells us to "look out for number one." But if we take a step back - quiet our spirit for just a moment - won't we sense something else being said to us?  It’s older, wiser, and far more enduring. It’s the voice of Scripture. And it says: be humble.

Now, humility doesn’t mean thinking less of yourself. It means thinking about yourself less. It’s about posture. About choosing to kneel when you could stand on a  pedestal.

Proverbs tells us that “with the humble is wisdom” (11:2). That’s not just good advice, it's a north star.  James echoes that with: "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble” (4:6). I don’t know about you, but maybe we should stand in God’s grace over His opposition.

Jesus said, “Whoever humbles himself will be exalted” (Matt. 23:12). And that’s not an empty platitude. He lived it. He humbled Himself all the way to the cross. The King of Kings chose the lowest place - and by doing so, showed us the path to highest honor.

Paul says, “count others more significant than yourselves” (Phil. 2:3). That’s not natural - but it is holy. And it reshapes our relationships, it reshapes our churches, our homes.

You see, humility is not some side virtue useful only for special occasions. It’s a way of life - a way of seeing others rightly, seeing yourself clearly, and seeing God with reverence. It’s not weakness. It’s strength that knows where it comes from, where it stands and where it is rooted.

So today, let's vow to walk humbly. Speak gently. Serve quietly. Trust deeply. And remember: the path down is the path up.

“Humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God,” Peter tells us,“so that at the proper time He may exalt you” (1 Peter 5:6).

God sees. God knows. And in His time, He lifts up those who kneel.

May God bless you all.

In excelsis Deo.