A Problem With Humility!

Moses was a man described as being “very meek” (ESV) or “very humble” (NASB, NKJV NIV, NLT), “more than all people who were on the face of the earth.” ( Numbers 12:3 ESV) Imagine such a distinction above all! If one knew they had such a distinction above others, for how long might they remain humble? It is not so easy to remain humble while acknowledging one’s humility. A humble character just needs to exist as the byproduct of other focuses and principles of living being properly maintained. However, there is perhaps another problem that can arise from a humble view of self.

Note Moses’ initial response when God called him to go to Egypt.
“But Moses said to God, ‘WHO AM I THAT I SHOULD GO to Pharaoh and bring the children of Israel out of Egypt?’” ( Exodus 3:11 ESV)

“WHO AM I?” Have we asked it? Have we thought it? Have those words been indicative of a feeling of not being the right person for the job? Is it not possible that in guarding against thinking too highly of ourselves ( Romans 12:3) we could go to the other extreme of thinking we are good for nothing? We must remember our significance to God and the amazing ways in which He desires and is able to utilize us in His work. To think of ourselves with the measure of faith we possess ( Romans 12:3) would indicate a sense of RELIANCE ON GOD rather than self. Like Paul we can step forward in valuable service for God knowing that our competence comes from Him! ( 2 Corinthians 3:5-6)

Paul encouraged Timothy…
“(16) All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, (17) that the man of God MAY BE COMPETENT, EQUIPPED FOR EVERY GOOD WORK.” ( 2 Timothy 3:16-17 ESV)

WHO AM I? WHO ARE YOU? A child OF GOD, loved BY GOD, valued BY GOD, equipped BY GOD, and entrusted BY GOD to do the works we were created in Christ Jesus to do. ( Ephesians 2:10) May we humbly surrender our will to His that His Work and Will may be done in and through us.

Have a great day BEING THE ONE TO WORK FOR GOD WHERE WE ARE!
Carl

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