March 20 – HUMILITY

 But you, my friends that I love, build yourselves on your faith in Jesus; praying in the Holy Spirit. Keep yourselves in God’s love for you as you look forward to the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ, who will bring you through into life eternal. (Romans 13:9)

               What is humility? You may most easily define this word using its opposites. Humility is not arrogance or pride. Many would say it is good to be humble, but most seem to choose not to do it. This world is about asserting your rights, self-esteem, and bragging. Our culture even has a phrase that recognizes people struggle with what they know to do versus what they do, “humble brag.” So, are you humble?

                Try this definition for humility. Humility is to understand your proper role, and to live in that role honestly every day. To do this, you’ll need a firm foundation. Trusting Jesus, that he can “bring you through,” is that stable base. Then, trusting the Holy Spirit to know what you need and to pray with and for you (Romans 8:26-27), you can be consistent and live with integrity. It is God’s love for you that makes this happen. It is not whether you are good or bad. It is whether you love, and give your life to the One who loves you.

            Humility is to know that you cannot succeed apart from your relationship with God. Be humble.