The Beauty of Humility

Walking Humbly with Our God

Beloved Friend,

Humility is more than just a virtue; it’s the foundation of a true relationship with God. Imagine if we approached our faith with quiet hearts, grateful and unassuming, knowing that all we are and have is a gift from Him. Our walk with God isn’t about proving we’re better or holier; it’s about understanding that, without Him, we’re nothing.

Scripture teaches us that humility is essential for those who seek to serve God. In Micah 6:8, we’re reminded, “What does the Lord require of you? To act justly, to love mercy, and to walk with humbly with your God.” Humility keeps us grounded. It allows God to work through us, not because we’re perfect, but because we’re willing and surrendered. Think of Moses, a great leader who God Himself described as “more humble than anyone else on the face of the earth” (Numbers 12:3). He wasn’t above reproach or immune to mistakes, but he understood that his power and position came solely from God’s grace.

Sometimes, in our assignments, pride can creep in. We may think we’re experiencing God on a higher level and subtly begin to look down on others. Jesus spoke against this in the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector (Luke 18:9-14). The Pharisee, filled with self-righteousness, looked down on the tax collector, but it was the humble, repentant heart of the tax collector that God honored. We must be small in our own eyes, never viewing our spiritual maturity as a reason to feel superior. God’s grace is the only reason any of us are saved.

Being a believer isn’t about our works or achievements; it’s about God’s mercy. Ephesians 2:8-9 reminds us, “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.”

None of us should ever look down on those who have yet to come to the faith or treat unbelievers as though they are beneath us. Jesus, who is Lord of all, came to serve, not to be served (Matthew 20:28). We are called to do the same, reaching out in love and humility, not judgment or superiority.

And to those who feel like they’ve strayed too far, who wonder if God can still use them, let’s be clear: God’s calling isn’t dependent on our past mistakes. If you think that falling short has disqualified you from His plans, remember that salvation is a gift of grace, not a reward for perfection. When Peter denied Jesus three times, Jesus still restored him and used him to lead the early church (John 21:15-19). God’s purpose for your life remains, even if you’ve stumbled. This doesn’t mean we should continue in sin; rather, it’s an invitation to return to Him, trusting that He still has a place and a purpose for you.

Beloved Friend, let’s walk humbly with our God, knowing that His grace is what sustains us. May we never see ourselves as greater than others, but as vessels of His love and mercy.

With thoughts of kindness,

ABBA’s Shofar