WATCHMAN CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC RENEWAL MOVEMENT
21 Days FIRST FRUIT FASTING FELLOWSHIP 2026 (Premium Edition)
(Day 9)
- Theme: REAPING IN RIGHTEOUSNESS AND DIVINE REMEMBERANCE
- Texts: Gen. 8:20-22; Hos. 10:12; Jn. 4:35-38; Gal.6:7
- Topic: HUMILITY, THE HIGHWAY TO HONOUR
- Subtexts: Pro.29:23; Lk.14:7-11
One of the greatest obstacles to true success is the lack of humility or in other words pride. It is a nuisance both within and without the church. It affects both the rich and poor; educated and uneducated; literate and illiterate; men and women; young and old; clergy and laity.
At this time of awaiting the coming King, with the incredible parallels of Noah period, no one can afford to neglect or trivialize the message at hand (Matt.24:32-39, 42-44).
We shall define and describe humility; then explain how it genders honour.
- HUMILITY DESCRIBED
Humility is defined as follows:
- Having a modest view of one‟s importance, recognizing one‟s flaws and valuing others equally, rather than thinking one is superior to others.
- The quality of having a modest or low value of one‟s importance
- The awareness that God is All in all in one‟s life. It is not about having a low opinion of oneself, but rather an accurate one; neither is it about lacking self-worth.
It is an attitude of the heart found in the Father and the Son (Ps.113:5-6‟138:6; Isa.57:15; Matt.11:28,29; Heb.2:11; Phil.2:5).
The Greek word tapӗinos translated lowly means
that which is low and does not rise above the ground.
When it is present, there is
no space for pride (sense of high self-estimation)
or
arrogance (exaggerated sense of one‟s own importance)
or haughtiness (quality of feeling superior and disdainful) or boasting.
Humility can be expressed both towards God (1Kgs.21:18-29; Lk.18:13) and men (Cons. 1Sam.1:12-17; 18:5; Lk.19:1-4; Acts 8:26-31).
The humble readily acknowledges his errors and apologizes, irrespective of the age or gender of the offended (2Sam.12:1-13). He puts value on others including the juniors or young people, so readily condescends to interact with them (Rom.12:16; ct. 2Sam.15:5-6). The humble understands that promotion comes from God and not just personal effort (Ps.75:6,7; Pro.21:31). The humble never strives, as striving is a product of pride (Pro.13:10).
The humble cannot disdain or speak to humiliate another, for that is the character of pride (2Kgs.18:17-36; 1Kgs.20:1-11).
Humility will make one bear with the less knowledgeable or less endowed with grace (Jn.8:1-11; Gal.6:1). Humility creates an atmosphere that supports the expulsion or resistance to the retention of offences (Matt. 5:23-24) and spurns self-seeking attitude, and aids in humble self-evaluation (Rom.12:3).
- HUMILITY ENHANCES FAVOUR AND HONOUR
Humility thrills God and genders divine approval and uplifts (Phil.2:5-10; Jas.4:6; 1Pet.5:5). The centurion’s faith reflected his humility in his encounter with Christ (Matt. 8:8)
It must be noted that a beloved of God can be sent into the Holy Ghost school
of humility whereby circumstances that humble a man are brought the person‟s way to train and perfect him and make him rely solely on the Lord (1Cor.15:10).
It is a well known fact that a man’s humility can so affect neighbours to positively and profitably attend to him such that he will enjoy unmerited favour. Ahab‟s humility deferred an imminent judgment that was prophesized by Prophet Elijah, a great man of God (1 Kgs 21:29)
The acquisition of a humble heart comes as follows:
- Awareness of one‟s faults, short-comings, limitations and strength (2 Cor. 12:9)
- Appreciation of other‟s strength (Phil. 2:3; 2 Pt. 3:15,16)
- Acquiring knowledge from other resource persons irrespective of status
- Admiring God as All in all in one‟s life and giving Him glory (1 Cor. 4:7)
Whosoever goes down in humility steps into the springboard of divine elevation and honour (Phil.2:5-10).
Humility being a state of the heart, necessitates that every believer empties himself as the Lord Jesus did to live for Him that died for him (2 Cor, 5:15; Matt. 11:28,29). Humility always leads to honour.
Let us pray.
