HUMILITY

HUMILITY

The disciples of the LORD JESUS asked Him one day, "Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?"

Jesus called a little child to Him, set him in the midst of them, and 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. Matthew 18:1-4

It is necessary therefore to humble yourself to enter the Kingdom of GOD.

After escaping the hand of Pharaoh and coming out of Egypt, GOD'S chosen people were led through the wilderness for forty long years. GOD had to work in them and mould them before they could enter the promised land.

And you shall remember that the LORD your God led you all the way these forty years in the wilderness, to humble you and test you, to know what was in your heart, whether you would keep His commandments or not. Deuteronomy 8:2

Through situations in your life's journey, GOD humbles you, preparing you for Heaven.

Humility is a Kingdom Principle 

 

You must be humble to receive GOD'S grace:

 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

For thus says the High and Lofty One Who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy:

"I dwell in the high and holy place, With him who has a contrite and humble spirit,

To revive the spirit of the humble, And to revive the heart of the contrite ones.

- Isaiah 57:15

"You call Me Teacher and Lord, and you say well, for so I am.

"If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet,

you also ought to wash one another's feet.

"For I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you.

- John 13:13-15

The LORD JESUS gives you an invitation: 
"Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 
"Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart,
and you will find rest for your souls. "For My yoke is easy and My burden is light." 
- Matthew 11:28-30
By humility and the fear of the LORD Are riches and honor and life. - Proverbs 22:4

Seek the LORD, all you meek of the earth, Who have upheld His justice. 

Seek righteousness, seek humility.

It may be that you will be hidden In the day of the LORD's anger. 

- Zephaniah 2:3

Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God,
that He may exalt you in due time, - 1 Peter 5:6  

The humble He guides in justice, And the humble He teaches His way.

- Psalm 25:9

Standing in humility with CHRIST gives you the victory over Satan:

And the God of peace will crush Satan under your feet shortly.

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen. - Romans 16:20

Blessed are the meek, For they shall inherit the earth. 

- Matthew 5:5

Checklist and Practical steps to humility :-

H 

Honour GOD and all people  1 Pet 2:17

U

Understand GOD and others  Prov 28:16  

M 

Have the Mind of CHRIST and a Moderate lifestyle 1 John 2:15-17  

  I

Identify with the meek Rom 12:16  

   L

Listen to others and Love them  James 1:19, 1 cor 8:1

I

I must decrease; He must increase  Gal 5:24-26

T

Thank the Lord and others. Think of the LORD and others Phil 2:4

Y

Yield to the Holy Spirit  Eph 4:30-32

The proud heart is an abomination to the LORD.

GOD resists the proud and destroys his house. 

The pride of life, wine and riches are of this world and cause strife and envy. 

Pride lifts up the heart and hardens the spirit and brings destruction. 

It is the attitude and way of Satan. 

It is totally contrary to the way of the LORD.

Therefore GOD humbles us if necessary through affliction to draw us to Himself

and to give us victory over the enemy who is the king of all the children of pride!

Selflessness is Freedom!

Humility is Victory!!