Path to Humility

The Garden of Humility

Gardens around the world captivate us with their seasonal beauty.🌼 Millions visit these gardens each year to admire the diverse blooms. Each season, flowers are replanted, presenting different types of flowers. Among the most enchanting sights are rose gardens, where hundreds of rose varieties bloom simultaneously, creating a breathtaking display. 🌹

These flowers, blooming in silence, follow a divine plan, offering their gifts humbly, just as God calls us to live in humility. 🌿

The Virtue of Humility

Humility is a quality admired by many. Compliments like “He is a humble man” are highly regarded. However, truly being humble is challenging. People often demand humility from others without striving to embody it themselves. 🌟

Embracing Humility

Instead of merely admiring humble people, we should strive to be humble ourselves. The Bible teaches us about humility and the blessings it brings. 📖💫

Learning from Jesus: Mark 10:35-45

In Mark 10:35-45, James and John asked Jesus for places of honor in His kingdom. Jesus gently corrected them, teaching that true greatness comes from serving others. 🌟🕊️

1. Humility Comes from Knowing the Lord

2. Humility Comes from Serving Others

3. Humility Comes from Giving Thanks

Humility Comes from Knowing the Lord

In Mark 10:35-45, James and John, the youngest disciples, asked Jesus, "When you sit on your glorious throne, we want to sit in places of honor next to you, one on your right and the other on your left" (Mark 10:37). They believed Jesus would establish a kingdom in Jerusalem and sought positions of power and praise.

Jesus, however, was establishing the Kingdom of God, ruled by truth and love, for all humanity, an everlasting kingdom. Despite Jesus teaching about this kingdom, the disciples didn't understand. Jesus responded to them with empathy, saying, "You don't know what you are asking!” (Mark 10:38), reflecting his deep sympathy and kindness.

Jesus' words teach us that understanding and obeying the Lord is the first step toward true humility. The disciples, despite their misunderstandings, listened and obeyed, gradually grasping the truth. 📖💡

Do we really know about Lord? Do you know God's will and thoughts? Do we know the works of love that the Lord has done for us? Do we know Jesus' heartfelt desire for us? And are we honestly listening to and obeying the Lord's word?

To practice humility, we must truly know the Lord, His will, and His works of love for us. Without this knowledge, we miss the essence of humility. 🙏

Humility Comes from Serving Others

When the other disciples heard James and John's request to sit beside Jesus, they were indignant (Mark 10:41). They too wanted those positions, feeling entitled due to their seniority. Jesus used this moment to teach an important lesson: in the Kingdom of God, greatness comes from serving others. 🌟🔑

Jesus said, “Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first among you must be the slave of everyone else” (Mark 10:42-44). This highlights the difference between worldly principles and those of the Kingdom of God. The church, though in the world, operates on divine principles of service and humility. 🌍⛪

While the world often values dominance and recognition, the church's mission is to serve and spread the gospel without letting worldly values infiltrate its purpose.

To practice humility, we must:

• 🙏 Obey rather than dominate.

• 🤲 Serve rather than command.

• 🌱 Offer opportunities to others rather than seeking greatness for ourselves.

This is challenging because we often act unconsciously out of pride. True humility requires constant reflection and a clear understanding of our actions. The Lord seeks servants, not conquerors. Taking the first step by asking how you can help others is a tangible way to serve and practice humility. 😇 

Humility Comes from Giving Thanks

“For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Mark 10:45

Jesus’ life exemplifies this verse. He was born in a stable, lived humbly, and even washed His disciples' feet to demonstrate His life of service. Ultimately, He walked to crucifixion, serving us by giving His life. 🌟👣

In New Testament times, "the price of redemption" referred to buying slaves' freedom. Similarly, Jesus paid the "price of redemption" for our sins, offering forgiveness and grace through His sacrifice on the cross. This transformed James, John, and the other disciples, turning them from seeking power to serving others humbly. 🙏

Jesus predicted their persecution and martyrdom (Mark 10:39). James was martyred early, while John faced great persecution and exile. Through these trials, they remained thankful for Jesus' sacrifice and served others with humility. 🕊️

Humility is rooted in gratitude for the Lord’s sacrifice. Recognizing Jesus’ offering of His life on the cross fills our hearts with thankfulness, enabling us to humbly serve others. 💖

Prayer

Heavenly Father,

Thank you for giving us Jesus as an example of humility. Help us to know more about Him and to practice genuine humility in our lives. Teach us to serve others and to be grateful for the blessings You provide. In Jesus's name, Amen. 🙏

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