43 But this is not how it is among you; instead, whoever wishes to become great among you must be your servant, 44 and whoever wishes to be first and most important among you must be slave of all. 45 For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.”
– MARK 10:43-45
THE CONFIDENCE OF HUMILITY IS TRUE GREATNESS
8 After He was found in [terms of His] outward appearance as a man [for a divinely-appointed time], He humbled Himself [still further] by becoming obedient [to the Father] to the point of death, even death on a cross.
– PHILIPPIANS 2:8
7 but emptied Himself [without renouncing or diminishing His deity, but only temporarily giving up the outward expression of divine equality and His rightful dignity] by assuming the form of a bond-servant,
– PHILIPPIANS 2:7
HUMILITY POSITIONS YOU WITH THE RIGHT POSTURE FOR PROMOTION
8 He has told you, O man, what is good; And what does the Lord require of you Except to be just, and to love [and to diligently practice] kindness (compassion), And to WALK HUMBLY with your God [setting aside any overblown sense of importance or self-righteousness]?
– MICAH 6:8
6 Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God [set aside self-righteous pride], so that HE MAY EXALT YOU [to a place of honor in His service] at the appropriate time, 7 casting all your cares [all your anxieties, all your worries, and all your concerns, once and for all] on Him, for He cares about you [with deepest affection, and watches over you very carefully].
– 1 PETER 5:6-7
10 Humble yourselves [with an attitude of repentance and insignificance] in the presence of the Lord, and He will exalt you [He will lift you up, He will give you purpose].
– JAMES 4:10
The reward of humility [that is, having a realistic view of one’s importance] and the [reverent, worshipful] fear of the Lord Is riches, honor, and life.
– PROVERBS 22:4
THIS WEEK’S ACTIVATION:
NOTHING LEFT TO PROVE
READ: MARK 10
- THE CONFIDENCE OF HUMILITY IS TRUE GREATNESS
READ: PHILIPPIANS 2:7-8
ASK:
WHAT ARE YOU PLACING YOUR CONFIDENCE IN TO PROVE YOUR WORTH?
- HUMILITY POSITIONS YOU WITH THE RIGHT POSTURE FOR PROMOTION
READ: MICAH 6:8; 1 PETER 5:6-7; JAMES 4:10; PROVERBS 22:4
ASK:
WHAT ARE YOU DEFINING AS GREATNESS?
ARE YOU POSTURED IN HUMILITY TO RECEIVE THE REWARD OF TRUE GREATNESS?
PRAY:
Jesus, thank you for being the example for me to follow. Thank you for humbly taking on the sin I should have paid the price for. All of the confidence I place my hope in is You. All my worth is found in You. Forgive me for placing my confidence and hope any where else but You.
Amen!