HUMBLE YOURSELF
Mathew 18:1-10

Paul advised in Philippians 2:5, “Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus.” What is it about the mind of Christ? The mind of Christ is a mind that is HUMBLE, plain, and simple. Reading through all of Philippians 2, Paul pointed out that the mind of Christ is a mind that reigns in humility. Without doubt, from the Apostle Paul’s writing, it is clear that regardless of the number of times that one is born again, 1 time or 100 times, one could miss the trumpet sound without humility. Jesus said in Matthew 18:3-4 Jesus said, “Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore whoever humbles himself as this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.” What Jesus is saying is that, without doubt, with all certainty, humility is like the gasoline for the vehicle of salvation. Thank God, you have been converted (born again). However, it is not enough because Jesus said unless you are converted, and become as little children; there will be no other way to enter the kingdom of heaven. The importance of humility is greatly emphasized in the last hours of Jesus’ life before He departed from this world (John 13:1). Having clearly shown, and taught how to do His works, He waited until the last moment to give His disciples a lasting impression that reveals the importance of humility. John 13:3-5, “Jesus knowing that the Father had given all things into His hands, and that He had come from God and was going to God, rose from the supper and laid aside His garments, took a towel and girded Himself. After that, He poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples’ feet and to wipe them with the towel with which He was girded.” There is no clearer way to say it loudly in the demonstration that humility has no substitution in salvation. He said it with parables, direct language, and demonstrations. Jesus clearly showed that indeed, without humility it is an empty conversion. In His last moments, He washed their feet, and He wiped them with the towel to which He was girded. Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, said it and did it, and that means it is possible for us to do it. He has not asked us to do what is impossible to do. There is no place for arrogance, or pomposity, in the kingdom of God. What you are today is neither by your power, nor by your own might but the grace of God. Humble yourself in the all the ways that the Lord is leading you through, and you will not miss the mark.
Prayer for today: O Lord my God, I ask today, let humility be the garment over my life.