No discussion about humility can be complete without reference to the greatest, yet most humble, man in history.
He left a place of equality and privilege to be “God with us” (Emmanuel) here on earth.
While He co-created our world with God the Father and the Holy Spirit, He consented to be a born a baby, and grow up in a human family.
He fed the hungry, healed the sick, liberated the captives of evil spirits, taught the crowds who flocked to hear Him, yet often chose to seek refuge in solitary places.
He allowed people to worship Him as he rode into Jerusalem on a donkey, but then quietly submitted to unjust accusations, torture, and death.
He stated that His whole purpose here on earth was “not to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.”*
But the only place in the gospels where He refers to Himself as humble is in the context of the most gracious of invitations:
“Are you weary, carrying a heavy burden? Come to me. I will refresh your life, for I am your oasis. Simply join your life with mine. Learn my ways and you’ll discover that I’m gentle, humble, easy to please. You will find refreshment and rest in me.”*
Jesus Christ still waits humbly for us to come to Him.
