As I continued in my devotions this morning in Luke, I came across a verse that I loved so much I wanted to share it. There are so many of you that inspire me because you already possess this attribute of humility.
Luke 17:7-10
(Jesus Speaking)
7"Which of you, having a slave plowing or tending sheep, will say to him when he has come in from the field, 'Come immediately and sit down to eat'?8 But will he not say to him, 'Prepare something for me to eat, and properly clothe yourself and serve me while I eat and drink; and afterward you may eat and drink'? 9He does not thank the slave because he did the things which were commanded, does he? 10So you too, when you do all the things which are commanded you , say, 'We are unworthy slaves; we have done only that which we ought to have done.'"
What a humbling reminder of how as a believer in Christ I am to have an attitude of a humble servant. Sometimes it is easy for me to let my heart become prideful because I am "being so good". But really Romans 17:10a says, "For I know that nothing good dwells in me, that is, in my flesh"; which means I am not living so to be good, but instead because it is commanded of me. I am not behaving for man's approval (including that of the church). As I try to live my life as Christ did, I hope others will take notice so that I may bring glory to God. And if someone should give me praise or recognition I should simply say the words of verse 10, why take credit for the work of God in my life? I want to - with a joyful heart - say, "I simply am doing what is commanded of me".
Luke 17:7-10
(Jesus Speaking)
7"Which of you, having a slave plowing or tending sheep, will say to him when he has come in from the field, 'Come immediately and sit down to eat'?8 But will he not say to him, 'Prepare something for me to eat, and properly clothe yourself and serve me while I eat and drink; and afterward you may eat and drink'? 9He does not thank the slave because he did the things which were commanded, does he? 10So you too, when you do all the things which are commanded you , say, 'We are unworthy slaves; we have done only that which we ought to have done.'"
What a humbling reminder of how as a believer in Christ I am to have an attitude of a humble servant. Sometimes it is easy for me to let my heart become prideful because I am "being so good". But really Romans 17:10a says, "For I know that nothing good dwells in me, that is, in my flesh"; which means I am not living so to be good, but instead because it is commanded of me. I am not behaving for man's approval (including that of the church). As I try to live my life as Christ did, I hope others will take notice so that I may bring glory to God. And if someone should give me praise or recognition I should simply say the words of verse 10, why take credit for the work of God in my life? I want to - with a joyful heart - say, "I simply am doing what is commanded of me".
