Daily Bible Study – Immanuel experience…
LEARN and PRACTICE the WORD of GOD
Divine Healing from the Inner Wounds…
Reasons for stress and solutions
Humility
Humility is a service of washing the feet.
Bible says, “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble” (1 Peter 5:5), and “Everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted” (Luke 14:11).
1. Humility begins with ‘complete surrender’ to God in Christ.
Humility and submission go hand in hand. God’s Word tells us that, as Christians, we are to submit to one another in lowliness of mind.
“Likewise you younger people, submit yourselves to your elders. Yes, all of you be submissive to one another, and be clothed with humility, for ‘God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.’” 1 Peter 5:5-6.
“Likewise you younger people, submit yourselves to your elders. Yes, all of you be submissive to one another, and be clothed with humility, for ‘God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.’” 1 Peter 5:5-6.
At the same time, being submissive and humble does not mean in any way, shape or form that we are to bow down to other people. Paul was very clear when he said that we are to serve God and God alone. For, “you were bought at a price; do not become slaves of men.” ( 1 Corinthians 7:23)
He also writes: “For do I now persuade men, or God? Or do I seek to please men? For if I still pleased men, I would not be a bondservant of Christ.” (Galatians 1:10)
He also writes: “For do I now persuade men, or God? Or do I seek to please men? For if I still pleased men, I would not be a bondservant of Christ.” (Galatians 1:10)
Mathew 10:24 “A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a slave above his master”
1 Peter 5:6 “Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God”
Humble yourselves and surrender to the Lord and enjoy the benefits
1. The humble can always ask for help, and they don’t insist on everything being done their way.
2. They are quick to forgive others, difficult to offend, and content to wait on God for vindication when they have been wronged.
3. They are patient and don’t get frustrated with the weaknesses of others (Galatians 6:2).
4. The humble person is a peacemaker. In fact, we need humility to maintain peace in our lives. Romans 12:16 is one of my favorite scriptures. It says, “Live in harmony with one another; do not be haughty…but readily adjust yourself to [people, things] and give yourselves to humble tasks. Never overestimate yourself.”
5. A humble person knows when to be quiet. It’s certainly not wrong to talk, but a humble person is comfortable allowing others to have center stage and doesn’t feel the need to speak their mind in every situation.
6. A humble person sees their own weaknesses and can readily admit them. When we open up to others about ourselves, it can actual encourage and help them realize they’re not the only ones who deal with things.
7. A humble person happily serves other people, and they don’t do it to be seen. They do it unto God, knowing their reward will come from God.
8. A humble person is very thankful. This is one reason why they’re usually so happy. When we live with an attitude of gratitude, it releases joy and power into our lives.
9. A humble person has a tender conscience and is quick to repent.
10. A leader who is truly humble treats everyone with respect. How a leader treats people is the quickest way to find out their level of humility.
2. They are quick to forgive others, difficult to offend, and content to wait on God for vindication when they have been wronged.
3. They are patient and don’t get frustrated with the weaknesses of others (Galatians 6:2).
4. The humble person is a peacemaker. In fact, we need humility to maintain peace in our lives. Romans 12:16 is one of my favorite scriptures. It says, “Live in harmony with one another; do not be haughty…but readily adjust yourself to [people, things] and give yourselves to humble tasks. Never overestimate yourself.”
5. A humble person knows when to be quiet. It’s certainly not wrong to talk, but a humble person is comfortable allowing others to have center stage and doesn’t feel the need to speak their mind in every situation.
6. A humble person sees their own weaknesses and can readily admit them. When we open up to others about ourselves, it can actual encourage and help them realize they’re not the only ones who deal with things.
7. A humble person happily serves other people, and they don’t do it to be seen. They do it unto God, knowing their reward will come from God.
8. A humble person is very thankful. This is one reason why they’re usually so happy. When we live with an attitude of gratitude, it releases joy and power into our lives.
9. A humble person has a tender conscience and is quick to repent.
10. A leader who is truly humble treats everyone with respect. How a leader treats people is the quickest way to find out their level of humility.
First Peter 5:6 says, “Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that in due time He may exalt you.”
Prayer: O Lamb of God, who, both by your own example, showed us how to be meek and humble, through your death on the cross, give us the grace throughout our whole life, in every thought, and word, and work, to imitate your meekness and humility. O Son of the Most High God who learned obedience from what you suffered and, once made perfect, became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey You, grant us Your grace so that we can lead a life filled with humility and meekness in our hearts. Help me to feel that I am nothing and have nothing, and that I deserve nothing. Grant, O Lord, that I may look for nothing, claim nothing; and that I live the rest of our life, not seeking our own glory, but looking wholly unto you, and acting wholly for you. We ask this in Jesus’ name, Amen.