THE SPIRIT OF HUMILITY
THE SEED
“Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up.” – James 4:10 (NKJV)
Humility involves recognising our dependence on God, acknowledging our limitations, and choosing not to be proud or arrogant. The bible teaches us that humility leads to wisdom, righteousness, and a deeper connection with God. When we cultivate humility, we become more open to listening and considering the perspectives of others, rather than focusing solely on ourselves. This openness fosters better understanding, stronger relationships, and the ability to navigate challenges more effectively. As Christians, we are called to embrace humility, following the example of our spiritual leaders and role models, such as the Primate and our Bishops, who demonstrate this virtue in their daily lives through indwelling of the spirit of God. One example of humility in the bible is David, when he was anointed king, he did not let his new position make him proud. Instead, he remained humble and sought God’s guidance in his decisions, recognising that his authority came from the Lord. Another is Paul, whom before his conversion, he was a proud and arrogant persecutor of Christians. However, after encountering Christ, he became one of the most humble and selfless figures in the bible. Paul willingly surrendered his rights and privileges, serving others with a heart of humility. His transformation highlights how humility allows God to work through us and make a lasting impact.
The Importance of Humility in our lives as Christians can not be overlooked because it is a pathway to blessings and growth. A humble heart draws us closer to God, strengthens our relationships with others, and enables us to positively influence the world around us.
BIBLE READING: Colossians 3:10-14 (NKJV)
PRAYER: Lord, fill me with the spirit of humility. Help me to walk in your ways, serve others selflessly, and always acknowledge my dependence on You. Amen.
EMI IRẸLẸ
IRUGBIN NAA
“Onírẹ̀lẹ̀ fúnra yín lójú Olúwa, yóò sì gbé ọ sókè.” – James 4:10 (NKJV)
Ìrẹ̀lẹ̀ jẹ́ ìwà rere tí ó níye lórí gan-an nínú Bíbélì. Ó wé mọ́ mímọ ìgbẹ́kẹ̀lé wa lórí Ọlọ́run, jíjẹ́wọ́ àwọn ààlà wa, àti yíyàn láti má ṣe gbéraga tàbí agbéraga. Bíbélì kọ́ wa pé ìrẹ̀lẹ̀ ń yọrí sí ọgbọ́n, òdodo, àti ìsopọ̀ jíjinlẹ̀ pẹ̀lú Ọlọ́run. Nígbà tí a bá ń mú ìrẹ̀lẹ̀ dàgbà, a máa ń ṣí sílẹ̀ sí gbígbọ́ àti ṣíṣàgbéyẹ̀wò ojú ìwòye àwọn ẹlòmíràn, dípò kí a pọkàn pọ̀ sórí ara wa nìkan. Ṣiṣii yii ṣe atilẹyin oye to dara julọ, awọn ibatan ti o lagbara, ati agbara lati lilö kiri awọn italaya ni imunadoko. Gẹ́gẹ́ bí Kristẹni, a pè wá láti tẹ́wọ́ gba ìrẹ̀lẹ̀, ní títẹ̀lé àpẹẹrẹ àwọn aṣáájú ẹ̀mí wa àti àwọn àwòkọ́ṣe, bí Primate àti Bíṣọ́ọ̀bù wa, tí wọ́n fi ìwà rere yìí hàn nínú ìgbésí ayé wọn ojoojúmọ́ nípasẹ̀ gbígbé ẹ̀mí Ọlọ́run. Àpẹẹrẹ ìrẹ̀lẹ̀ kan nínú Bíbélì ni Dáfídì, nígbà tí wọ́n fi àmì òróró yàn án, kò jẹ́ kí ipò tuntun rẹ̀ mú kí ó gbéraga. Kàkà bẹ́ẹ̀, ó jẹ́ onírẹ̀lẹ̀, ó sì wá ìtọ́sọ́nà Ọlọ́run nínú àwọn ìpinnu rẹ̀, ní mímọ̀ pé àṣẹ òun ti ọ̀dọ̀ Olúwa wá. Òmíràn ni Pọ́ọ̀lù, ẹni tí ó ṣáájú ìyípadà rẹ̀, ó jẹ́ olùgbéraga àti agbéraga inúnibíni sí àwọn Kristẹni. Bí ó ti wù kí ó rí, lẹ́yìn tí ó bá Kristi pàdé, ó di ọ̀kan lára àwọn onírẹ̀lẹ̀ àti aláìmọtara-ẹni-nìkan jù lọ nínú Bibeli. Pọ́ọ̀lù fi tìfẹ́tìfẹ́ fi ẹ̀tọ́ àti àǹfààní rẹ̀ sílẹ̀, ó sì ń sìn àwọn ẹlòmíràn pẹ̀lú ọkàn ìrẹ̀lẹ̀. Iyipada rẹ ṣe afihan bi irẹlẹ ṣe gba Ọlọrun laaye lati ṣiṣẹ nipasẹ wa ati ṣe ipa pipẹ. Pataki ti Irẹlẹ ninu igbesi aye wa bi awọn Kristiani ko le fojufoda nitori pe o jẹ ọna si awọn ibukun ati idagbasoke. Ọkàn onírẹ̀lẹ̀ mú wa sún mọ́ Ọlọ́run, ó ń fún àjọṣe wa pẹ̀lú àwọn ẹlòmíràn lókun, ó sì jẹ́ kí a lè nípa lórí ayé tó yí wa ká dáadáa.
BÍBÉLÌ KÍKÀ: Kólósè 3:10-14 (NKJV)
ADURA: Oluwa, fi emi irẹlẹ kun mi. Ran mi lọwọ lati rin ni awọn ọna rẹ, sin awọn ẹlomiran ni aibikita, ati nigbagbogbo jẹwọ igbẹkẹle mi si Ọ. Amin.