Humble Humans

Jeremiah 13:17 and 23; Matthew 19:26

Just recently, the book of Jeremiah has reminded me of the importance of humility. In fact, humility is essential in giving one’s life over to Christ. Jeremiah 13:23 states, “Can the Ethiopian change his skin or the leopard his spots? (ESV) There is an answer to this question found in Matthew 19:26, which says, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” (ESV)

            As merely human beings, we cannot truly change who we are. It is only through Christ that we are changed people. Pride is more powerful than we think; it is a deceiver.

Humility is the key to being a disciple of Christ. Without it, there is no true desire to serve Christ because we are unwilling to let Him change our hearts.

            This also is a great reminder of hope. When we witness to people, it is not our responsibility to change them because only God can do that. It is up to them to have a humble and willing heart in order to let the Spirit consume them. We must always be aware of that.

Jeremiah 13:17 says, “...my soul will weep in secret for your pride; my eyes will weep bitterly and run down with tears, because the Lord’s flock has been taken captive.” Pride is an easy way for Satan to keep hearts captive. Humility has the power to let the Lord set the captives free.