we heard today that Jesus did the humble thing in order to serve us. This is true when he was baptized, when he was tempted, when he came to this planet in lowly circumstances, when he submitted to death on a horrendous instrument of death, and countless times during his earthly ministry.
So are we willing to humble ourselves and serve God? It doesn't take much humility to attend church (at least in our country at this moment) or even to put a fish icon on the back of your car. I believe that at this time in history, though, there is a big need for humble service:
In a society that is increasingly anti-Christian, we ought to humbly declare God's truth. We don't need more people with signs and megaphones on street corners, but we need Christians who show a different and better way to live through our marriages, friendships, workplace ethics, and finances.
Our world also needs more Christ-followers who give humble service to our world. There are so many needs to be met in our neighborhoods, across town, and across the world. Are we willing to do even small things to ease the burden of another? Do we have a pattern of life that is looking for needs to meet, rather than asking if our needs are being met? Are we willing to do an act of service even if nobody recognizes our effort or gives us a pat on the back?
"I want to be like you, Jesus, to have this heart in me. You are the God of the humble. You are the humble king."
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