Joy in Humility

John 13: 3-5. “Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things into His hands, and that He had come from God and was going to God, rose from supper and laid aside His garments, took a towel and girded himself. After that, He poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples’ feet, and to wipe them with the towel with which He was girded.”

In the world that we live in, pride is just as much a law of nature as gravity. We live in a society where position can be achieved by making ourselves look better, have more, and exploiting someone else’s weaknesses.

Now we know as Christians, that we ought to take the position, not to exploit but to serve, not to be self-seeking but to give respect. How can we place ourselves in a position of humility where it doesn’t feel as though we are fighting against the laws of nature to get there?

Jesus Christ gave us the most powerful example of strength and humility in the verses of John 13. I know who I am “in Christ”. I know I came from God. I know I am going to God. I am free from the penalty of sin. Free to what? Free to love.

In order to love as Christians in the body of Christ, we have to be in a position serving one another in lowliness of heart and mind, seeking to build one another up in humility and love.

So here is the formula: Identity puts us in position. Position frees us to love. And to love like Christ is to experience joy in humility. – Dan Gavin is a graduate of the Colony of Mercy and is now serving in internship

Daily Bible Reading: Exodus 23-24; 2 Thessalonians 2

Quote of the day: What pleasure! What healing is found in sharing a long and hearty laugh with a good friend! Anne Parrish

Bible Memory: Lead me in the path of your commandments, for I delight in it. Incline my heart to your testimonies, and not to selfish gain! Psalm 119:35-36