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Thursday, April 16, 2009
Christ's Humility (1)
Pride hoards all recognition for itself. In contrast to us and our human ways of thinking, Jesus did not demand recognition or acknowledgment. He even asked that some of his miracles be kept quiet. This was nothing unusual for him, to heal someone in private and ask for no recognition. In his dealings with the officials at his trial, he did not demand an acknowledgment of his accomplishments. He did not become peevish when his achievements went unnoticed by his enemies. He was truly here for us, and had no secret agenda or secondary agenda for his own aggrandizement. The only praise he delighted in was his Father's, the only glory he would accept was from Him.
Again, Amen!
ReplyDeleteHow unlike us.
"He was truly here for us, and had no secret agenda or secondary agenda for his own aggrandizement".
ReplyDeleteIn a world so scrambled by selfishness, bent against such a marvel, this constantly amazes.
Well, how can I put it? His ways are not my ways, and his thoughts are not my thoughts. And I'm really grateful for that. :)
ReplyDeleteTake care & God bless
Anne / WF