Humility...and Where it Gets You

Now Moses was a very humble man,more humble than anyone on the face of the earth.(Numbers 12:3 NIV)

Seems as though such humility ought to get you a little something, right?

Don't you think people might notice how humble you are and give you credit?

Or leave you alone?

Or follow your lead?

But no.

Such humility didn't carve out that type of path for Moses.

In Numbers 12 his own sister and brother oppose him.

In Numbers 14, all the people of the community rebelled.

In Numbers 16, three leaders and 250 of their friends and family became insolent.

In Numbers 20, the people gathered in opposition to Moses.

Moses had it. He struck the rock (instead of simply speaking to it) and uttered the fateful words. "Listen, you rebels, must WE bring you water out of this rock?" (Italics are mine.)

Not the most humble of moments for old Mo. WE? You mean "God" right Moses?

Humility doesn't make life easier.

I don't think that's why God calls us to be humble.

We are called to be humble because we are reminded WHO GOD IS and who we are.

We are called to be humble because it is the character of God displayed in Jesus.

We are called to be humble because it is in this mindset that we are better able to love our neighbors as ourselves.

Where does God desire to display humility in and through you today?

Grace & peace