The Grace of Humility

It has been almost two weeks since we remembered how a simple man from Nazareth, who had always remained humble, gave himself completely to his heavenly Father in order to be brought to the slaughter like a lamb before God and to die for us.

Never did Jesus claim the credit for the works he could do. He always acted as a servant for Jehovah God, his heavenly Father.

For thus saith the High and Lofty One, who inhabiteth eternity, and whose name is the Holy One:

I dwell in height and holiness, and with the broken and lowly in spirit, to quicken the spirit of the lowly, and to revive the heart of the broken. (Isa 57:15)

The grace of humility should be fostered by those who bear the name of Christ; for self-exaltation can find no place in the work of God. Those who would co-operate with the Lord of hosts must daily crucify self, placing worldly ambition second. They must be tolerant and kind, full of mercy and tenderness to those around them…..

True humility is the evidence that we behold God, and that we are united with Jesus Christ. Unless we are meek and humble, we cannot claim to have the true concept of God’s character. Men may think they are serving God faithfully; their talent, wisdom, eloquence, or zeal, may dazzle the eye, flatter the fancy, and excite the admiration of those who cannot see beneath the surface; but unless these qualities are humbly consecrated to God, … they are regarded by God as unprofitable servants (Review and Herald, 11-5-1897).

God has long been waiting for His followers to manifest true humility, that He might impart to them rich blessings. Those who offer Him the sacrifice of a broken and contrite spirit, will be preserved in the cleft of the rock and behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world.

When Jesus, the sin-bearer, the all-sufficient sacrifice, is more clearly seen, their lips will exclaim the highest praises. The more they see of the character of Christ, the more humble they will become, and the less they will esteem themselves. There will not be seen in their work a foolish presumption….. Self is lost sight of as they realise their own unworthiness (Ibid.). 125

 

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Spanish version: La Gracia de la Humilidad

Dutch version: Genade van Nederigheid

Preceding

Stuck in Mitzrayim looking at an exodus out of slavery

Humility

Willing to be little

More on Grace and Spiritual Fruit – Abide in Me, and I in you

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Learning from ourselves

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Don’t Harden Your Heart

even so, it is well with my soul

When believing in God’s existence and His son, possessing a divine legislation

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Additional reading

1. A Book to trust #8 Father of the universe wanting His creatures to know Him
2. the Bible – God’s guide for life #8 Looking to Jesus #1 Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus
3. Matthew 7:1-11 – The Nazarene’s Commentary on Neighbor Love Continued 8: Matthew 7:6-11 Giving and neighbor love
4. Matthew 18:1-6 Reborn and pliable as a child
5. Matthew 23:1-12 – The Nazarene’s Commentary: Prominence and Humility
6. Servant for the truth of God
7. Today’s thought “He humbled himself by becoming …” (April 8)
8. Entrance of a king to question our position #2 Who do we want to see and to be
9. Suffering redemptive because Jesus redeemed us from sin
10. Heed of the Saviour
11. Today’s Thought “When the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive …” (June 13)
12. Necessity of a revelation of creation 11 Believing and obeying the gospel of the Kingdom of God
13. Created in the image of the Elohim to use their likeness properly
14. Let us become nothing, and Christ everything
15. A Living Faith #4 Effort
16. Clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience
17. It’s not that I’m so smart
18. There is no true and constant gentleness without humility
19. Humility and the Fear of the Lord
20. Be kinder than necessary
21. A heart full of love is a fundamental requirement
22. Do we know the right things
23. Humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God
24. The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands
25. May the Lord direct your hearts to …
26. A man who cannot forgive others
27. Today’s thought “Showing the Gospel, teaching publicly and from house to house,” (November 07)
28. Learn how to go out into the world and proclaim the Good News of the coming Kingdom
29. Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful to Him all praise is due
30. Consecration of the priests
31. Full text of Pope Francis’ Interview with ‘La Vanguardia’

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What are friends and friendship

Friendship.

According to Aristotle, a Greek philosopher from ancient times, there are three types of friendship,

I. Friendship of utility II. Friendship of pleasure, and finally, III. Perfect friendship

But what is a friend?

A friend is someone other than family that you share close affection with. A friend will share kindness, sympathy, compassion, loyalty, fun, common beliefs and values.
A true friend will celebrate the good times, and provide support during the bad times.

Ecclesiastes tells us

“You are better off having a friend than being all alone…..if you fall, your friend can help you up.” Ch 4 v 9-10

In the Bible there are many mentions of friends, and it is easy to see the attributes that make a good friend;

Loving, respectful, positive, forgiving, reliable, loyal, inspirational, vigilant, supportive, non-judgemental, trustworthy, cooperative, wise, and self- controlled.

We are told in Luke 6 v 31

“treat others as you want to be treated.”

Of course, the most powerful example of a friend, was Jesus.

John 15 v 12 -13 “Now I tell you to love each other, as I have loved you. The greatest way to show love for friends is to die for them.”

Let us all remember the example Jesus gave us, and be the sort of friend to others that we would want for ourselves.

In a world where we can be anything, let us be kind, compassionate, sympathetic and empathetic, loyal, and fun to those around us, as we journey together towards the Kingdom. There, by God’s grace, we will meet our best friend.

 

Dear Lord,
Help us to be good friends to those around us.
Help us to show love and kindness to others, as you have shown us.
Help us to provide support and comfort to our friends as they have need.
Thank you for being our friend and comforter,
and for our many blessings.
Amen 🙏🏻🙏🏻

 

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Kindness to Yourself

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Preceding

Looking forward to a year full of Kindness

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Additional reading

1. Created in the image of the Elohim to use their likeness properly
2. Tenderness and kindness are not signs of weakness and despair
3. He who cannot forgive breaks the bridge over which he himself must pass
4. Call to help others
5. The truest greatness lies in being kind
6. Kindness
7. If you want to go far in life
8. Be kinder than necessary
9. Spread love everywhere you go
10. When we love we do not need laws
11. The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands
12. A man who cannot forgive others
13. If there is bitterness in the heart
14. Guard well within yourself that treasure, kindness
15. For attractive lips, speak words of kindness
16. The first on the list of the concerns of the saint
17. Looking for True Spirituality 5 Fruitage of the Spirit
18. The Nazarene master teacher learning people how they should behave
19. Matthew 12:33-37 – The Nazarene’s Commentary: Judgment Day
20. Be sound in mind and be vigilant with a view to prayers
21. Clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience
22. International Day of Happiness!

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My Journey back to Love

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Tunnel under resentment

Tunnel under resentment
and take the subway to forgiveness.

…be kind to one another,
tender-hearted, forgiving one another,
just as God in Christ also forgave you.’
Ephesians 4:32

Dear God
Let me be strong enough
to respect every creature around me
and to be a living example of a true Christian,
or serious follower of your only begotten son Jesus,
prepared to forgive those
who did wrong or even do not like me.