What is Humility?
Humility can be defined as being meek, lowly and the absence of self. It is also the opposite of pride and arrogance. Humility is stems from self-control and selflessness.
It is amazing to know that humility (meekness) is one of the fruit of the Spirit. It is also a way we know we are allowing the Spirit of GOD work in us into His Christ-like nature.
In the mouth of two or more the truth is established, so we will take 1 Sam 2:8
James 4: 6 and 10
1 Peter 5:
JESUS is our perfect example. We need to learn from Him. All His working, miracles, words and successes, He acknowledges the Spirit of GOD and the Father for them all. No matter how little or great.
James 4:16-17 teaches that being able to fulfil any planned goal We must also learn to honour all men. Those greater than us, those equal and those lower than us. We have received His grace.
Humility is not just respecting people or honouring GOD directly but also indirectly too.
Do you lose faith when you fail? Do you feel dejected because you planned something and couldn’t get? By strength shall no man prevail friends. We must learn not to give up. Trust in the LORD’S strength, wisdom and His Spirit not yours. If you do fail, straighten those knees, rejoice, persevere, stay focused and He will lift you up. Hebrews 12:2
Reward of Humility Matthew 5: we shall inherit the earth because the earth’s is LORD and the fullness thereof. We live in the earth and as much as we are citizens of heaven, we are also ambassadors of GOD on earth. We don’t only preach the Word of GOD we believe in words but also in deeds, in character. Many people of GOD in the Bible and in our days were and are able to achieve great things not just with strength or by being smart but because of their full dependence on GOD. We must acknowledge that we need GOD in our heart, mind and head. That is also being humble because it is GOD that shows us mercy. We will definitely see him come through.
Another insightful scripture in the word of GOD is
Proverbs 15:33 Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the LORD, and humility comes before honor.
Proverbs 22:4 Humility is the fear of the LORD; its wages are riches and honor and life.
An instruction from Wisdom is to be Humble. Being humble is an act that shows you dear (honour) GOD. The reward for being humble is riches, honour and life which according to the Book of Proverbs is the reward also for obtaining Wisdom.
Apostle Paul’s prayer usually ends with the grace of JESUS upon the church. Hidden in the message is His constant reminder for us to humble ourselves before GOD at all things. Come boldly before the throne of Grace but come acknowledging the LORD who grants us such privilege. GOD wants all to be saved but no all are yet. Grace found you! Humility is key to unlimited grace.