Humility is a ....

Humility is a willful act. It’s a decision we choose on our own, or an event that occurs that causes us embarrassment or calls us out in our inappropriate behavior. You can either choose to humble yourself, or prepare yourself for God to do it for you. Either way, this is a character quality God will fashion into your character. It’s not thinking less of yourself, rather it’s knowing your place and thinking of yourself less. Abraham (notice the name change), as he grew closer to God, exhibited more and more humility. When Abram’s name changed, the meaning of his name went from “exalted father” to “father of many”. Humility is the direct, responsible result of obeying and following God. Don’t exalt yourself, Let God do that, focus on serving others.

3 At this, Abram fell face down on the ground. Then God said to him, 4 “This is My covenant with you: I will make you the father of a multitude of nations! 5 What’s more, I am changing your name. It will no longer be Abram. Instead, you will be called Abraham, for you will be the father of many nations. 6 I will make you extremely fruitful. Your descendants will become many nations, and kings will be among them! Genesis 17:3-6 27 Then Abraham spoke again. “Since I have begun, let me speak further to my Lord, even though I am but dust and ashes. Genesis 18:27