Thank you for reading the sermon this week. I thank the Lord that I can post it.
We have been studying what characteristics are to be evident in the life of a believer who is growing in the Lord. So far, we've discussed the characteristics of kindness and joy. Today, we will focus on humility.
Humility is the opposite of pride. According to many Scriptures, pride leads to a fall. James 4:6 tells us that "God is opposed to the proud, but He gives grace to the humble." Pride caused the devil to rebel against God and to be cast out of heaven.
First of all, we need to know that the Lord calls us to be humble. Micah 6:8 tells us that we are to walk humbly with our God." I Peter 5:6 tells us to humble ourselves before the mighty hand of God.
Humility involves us having the right attitude about ourselves. This is illustrated in Jesus' parable about the Pharisee and the tax collector. The Pharisee took pride in his good works. The tax collector realized that he was a sinner who needed the mercy of the Lord.
When we are humble, we don't go around telling everyone how great we are. We realize that we rely on the Lord for all we are and for all we have.
If you really want to know what humility in action looks like, look to Jesus. Jesus said that He was humble in heart, and His actions demonstrated that. For one thing, Jesus demonstrated His humility when He left the glory of Heaven and took upon Himself the form of a servant. You can learn more about this by reading Philippians chapter 2. Jesus became obedient unto death even death on a cross.
While on Earth, Jesus demonstrated His humility during the Last Supper in the Upper Room. As the teacher and Rabbi, the disciples should have washed His feet, but Jesus washed His disciples feet showing them that to be great in God's kingdom means being the servant of all.
When we act like Jesus in this world, we serve and help others. We put the needs of others above our own needs. We realize that without Him, we can do nothing. Let each of us set aside boasting and imitate the humble heart of Jesus. Amen.
Prayer Requests And Other Matters.
The number of coronavirus cases is greatly increasing. Please pray that this pandemic will end. Pray that the sick will recover.
Pray for those dealing with the storm damage in Central America and the Philippines.
I would ask that you pray that I could find a better job. Also pray that more writing work will come in.
Continue to pray for peace in Syria and Yemen.
For our prayer focus countries this week, let's pray for Albania and Algeria.
Next week, I will post another sermon in our series on Friday, Lord willing. I will post the verses on Monday, and I will post something on Wednesday. May God bless you all. Amen.
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