The Glory of Humility

Humility on earth is possible for a few reasons. The first being that God Himself became man, in and of itself is a vast expanse of humility to search out. The second is that humility is only possible if one is set on eternity, on eternal riches. The third, a strong, man-pleasing will. The last, supernatural help from the Spirit.


Lowliness isn’t limited in that it begs insecurity, it’s confidence. Meekness isn’t weakness, but rather control over the impulses of the flesh. The way to humility is to study the life of Jesus and how He embodies humility, depths can be searched out simply through the fact that Creator became creation. There is such an empowering to be humble, after all God beautifies the humble, why would He expect it to be perfected in the flesh? The Helper comes to reveal the true nature.

In Sermon on the Mount the meek inherit the earth, in part now but in fullness in the age to come. All of the beatitudes have partial fulfillment now, but will see the true blessedness when the veil is lifted between God and man. There is hope to walk humbly before God. Real belief of the meaning of life and the purposes that follow are needed, which are only found in the Man Christ Jesus.

Jesus was well aware of His former glory, of His role as King forever while walking among man in Jerusalem, yet not once did He boast of it. Not once did He stop the men who beat Him because of the immense power He possessed. He remained humble, never attaining it for it is who He is. It’s okay to feel the tension of this scandalous truth; God becoming man and producing a back to be beaten in order that humanity may be brought near. Again, it is such a vast and deep subject that should be discussed with the Lord in deep, prayerful communion in the Word.

I just want to offer the reality that this mind of humility needs to be in the Church, just as it was in Christ Jesus. Do not lookout for self, but for the interest of others. God never once demanded that He be honored, understood or viewed rightly as He was manifested in the flesh. He embraced a lifestyle in which everyone underestimated Him.

If Jesus is the pearl of great price then surely it’s worth it to store up my treasure in heaven where moth and rust do not destroy and thieves can’t break in and steal it. Earthly wealth, man’s praise, riches, all of it fades away. But the Lord strengthens the weak and beautifies the humble. Why worry about the reputation that man has? It’s not the actually evaluation of identity and value given anyways. Humility is where it’s at, not insisting on fairness and rights. Not demanding fame and acclaim.

The Servant of all rulers, the One who comes up under the government on His shoulders rather than lording His power over it. For he who is greatest among shall be the servant, whoever desires to be first shall be the slave. Slavery isn’t a choice, bondservants choose.