How Do You Handle Humility?

Humility, do we ever really choose it? Is it possible to choose it? I think God distributes doses of humility when we ask for it. And other times He distributes it without our asking when He feels we need it. So the question arises, can we ever choose to be humble? Only when our hearts are right with God. Peter needed a large dose of humility to counter his overwhelming boost of zeal. He and the others expressed that they were ready to die with Jesus, but God knew their hearts, they weren’t ready. God knew they would need to witness all the events to come, be mentored by the risen Lord, and then they would be ready. Peter needed a massive piece of humble pie before he could take on the role of leader in the Church. He got it. Fortunately for him, he was restored by Jesus Himself. Some people won’t allow God to humble them. They spend their entire lives searching for the significance only He can give. How do you handle humility? Do you embrace it, choosing to submit yourself to God, trusting Him with every choice you make. Or do you kick and scream, despising the humiliating circumstances of your bad choices? We know what Peter did. How about we learn from his mistakes, rather than making them on our own. Serving God requires humility. Are you up for the challenge?

31 As soon as Judas left the room, Jesus said, “The time has come for the Son of Man to enter into His glory, and God will be glorified because of Him. 32 And since God receives glory because of the Son, He will soon give glory to the Son.33 Dear children, I will be with you only a little longer. And as I told the Jewish leaders, you will search for Me, but you can’t come where I am going.34 So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other.35 Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are My disciples.”36 Simon Peter asked, “Lord, where are You going?”And Jesus replied, “You can’t go with Me now, but you will follow Me later.”37 “But why can’t I come now, Lord?” he asked. “I’m ready to die for You.”38 Jesus answered, “Die for Me? I tell you the truth, Peter–before the rooster crows tomorrow morning, you will deny three times that you even know Me. John 13:31-38