Jesus Set the Pattern of Humility - JESUS WILL "RIDE IN THE CAUSE OF TRUTH AND HUILITY"

Humility will continue to characterize the activities of the Son of God.  Foretelling how Jesus will act against his enemies from an exalted heavenly position, the psalmist sang:  "In your splendor go on to success; ride in the cause of truth and humility and righteousness." (Psalm 45:4)  Along with truth and righteousness, Jesus Christ will ride in the cause of humility at Armageddon. And what will happen at the end of his Thousand Year Reign when the Messianic King "has brought to  nothing all government and all humility and power"?  Will he display humility?  Yes, for he will 'hand over the kingdom to his God and Father.' - 1 CORINTHIANS 15:24-28.

What about us?  Will we follow the pattern set by our Examplar and manifest humility?  How will be fare when the King Jesus Christ comes to execute  judgment at Armageddon?  The cause in which he rides dictates that he will save only those who are humble and righteous.  Our developing humility then, is essential to our survival. Moreover, just as Jesus Christ's life course  of humility brought benefits to him and others, our displaying humility  will be beneficial in various ways.

What can help us to follow Jesus' pattern of humility? How may we strive to be humble despite the challenges we may encounter?  These questions will be considered in the next article.

Next time: Cultivate the Spirit of a Lesser One

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