Written by REVELATIONS FOR TODAY by Pastor Michael Obata
1 Peter 5:6 – New King James Version (NKJV)
6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of GOD, that HE may exalt you in due time:
Humility is a Christian character or virtue where we trust not in our own understanding or wisdom, but rather, we trust fully and acknowledge the wisdom of GOD. It is a mindset where a Christian understands his sufficiency is of the LORD (2 Corinthians 3:5). A humble Christian puts the kingdom of GOD, and the righteousness of GOD before anything else. Humility is acknowledging the power of GOD at work through you and not the power from you. Humility involves absolute reverence for GOD and the things of GOD. We should not have the misconception of free will and choice. GOD will never force you but admonish you to choose HIS path (Deuteronomy 30:19). We do not choose the rules of GOD to obey. Humility is obedience to the statutes of the LORD in totality.
CHRIST admonishes us to be submissive like children to his teachings and to be submissive in love and the fear of GOD. The power of GOD is activated in a Christian when they are submissive to the authority of GOD. When we become Spirit -filled Christians, our lives are no longer ours. We live for CHRIST. “I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; …….” Galatians 2:20.
GOD desires your progress in life even more than you could imagine. To humble oneself under HIS mighty hand is to put one’s absolute trust in HIM, knowing in time HE will lift you to a place of glory where you will never fall nor fail. He has your progress and every milestone of your life all mapped out. Humility seeks the interests of others, a key principle of love. Humility does not think highly of oneself. People have missed their blessings and favour with man & GOD because of arrogance. Being humble does not mean you are weak. It only means you are walking in righteousness.
Proverbs 18:12 tells us, “Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty, and before honour is humility.” As Christians, we do not trust in our possessions or wealth, experience, knowledge, social status, career, or any form of resources. Our hope and trust are in the LORD: OUR SOURCE. The scriptures teach of King Asa, who no longer put HIS trust in the LORD but relied on his wealth, armies and alliances, which led to his destruction. Let us learn to submit to leadership both in and outside the household of faith. For these leaders will give account for our souls. GOD will exalt you in time, be patient and be humble. The bible in James 4:6 says, “God opposes the proud but shows Favor to the humble.” If you submit to the authority of GOD by obeying HIS precepts, you will be amazed at how grace and peace will be multiplied in your life. For the LORD will cause situations to align in your favour.
Scripture meditation
Proverbs 3:3-5; Philippians 2:3; Mathew 20:26, Proverbs 29:23; & Proverbs 22:4.
Prayer
Glorious FATHER, I submit to the ministry of your Word and your SPIRIT. I receive the grace to always be humble, adhering to your statutes and principles. Let the power of your Spirit of reverence be manifested in my life always, that elevates me always. In JESUS’ NAME.
Confession
The LORD exalts me for HIS SPIRIT in me makes me humble!