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Christ is our perfect example of humility.  If we want to follow Christ, then surely we want to live as he lived and have an attitude like his.

 

A right view of Jesus

“Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus, who being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. Philippians 2 v 5-7

 

We see humility in every aspect of Jesus’ life – He was truly God, yet he willingly laid aside his status, and reputation, of being equal with God, and took on the form of a man.  He was born in a stable in the small town of Bethlehem, grew up in a carpenter’s home, didn’t own anything, was friends with sinners and even had to ride a borrowed donkey into Jerusalem!!

 

Why did Jesus willingly live this life?

 

Jesus was willing to give up his rights in order to obey God and serve people.  He lived a life of utter obedience to God, his Father, and took on ‘the very nature of a servant’.

 

One of the greatest examples of Jesus’ humility and willingness to serve others was when he washed his disciples’ feet (not a pleasant job!!)  Washing guests’ feet was a job for the servant of the house, yet Jesus bent low and demonstrated his servant attitude to his disciples.

 

What does Jesus want us to learn from his life?

 

One of the greatest virtues that Jesus wants us to imitate is his humility:  “Learn from me”, says Jesus in Matthew 11v29.  What is so important for us to learn?  To perform miracles, to calm a storm, to cast out demons?!  No, no, no..…,

 

“learn from me for I am gentle and humble of heart”. Matthew 11v29

 

Jesus is saying his humility is one of the most important characteristics he wants us to imitate.  It is at the centre of his very heart and being.

 

So as we come to the end of this series,

·        Is not Jesus’ example a good enough reason to be humble?

·        Are we willing to follow Jesus’ example of serving? 

·        How can you serve your team-mates today?

 

The challenge is there friends – Be humble like Jesus!!