Imitate Jehovah's Humility - JEHOVAH DIGNIFIES LOWLY ONES

 Read Psalm 138:6. What an honor it is for humble ones to be acknowledged by the Sovereign of the universe! Consider just a few examples of lowly people whom Jehovah has dignified over the centuries. Some of them might not readily come to mind, but they are included in the Bible record. Jehovah inspired Moses to record the name of a nurse named Deborah, who lived during the time of the patriarchs. She served faithfully both Isaac's and Jacob's household for a total of some 125 years! Though not much is known about this loyal woman, Jehovah made sure to note in the inspired record how beloved she was. (Genesis 24:59; 35:8, ftn.) Centuries later, Jehovah raised up David, a shepherd boy, and made him king of the nation of Israel. (2 Samuel 22:1, 36) Shortly after Jesus was born, God sent angels to honor humble shepherds by letting them be the first to know that in nearby Bethlehem the future Messiah had been born. (Luke 2:8-11) And when Joseph and Mary brought Jesus to the temple, Jehovah dignified elderly Simeon and Anna pointing out his Son to them. (Luke 2:25-40. 36-38) Yes, "though Jehovah is high, he takes note of the humble"! 

Jesus imitates his Father. Like his Father, Jesus dignified humble people. He taught "uneducated and ordinary" people truths about the Kingdom of God. (Acts 4:13; Matthew 11:25) Jesus also healed the sick and treated them in ways that restored not only their health but also their dignity. (Luke 5:13) On the final night before his death, Jesus took on the role of a servant by washing his apostle's feet. (John 13:5) And prior to ascending to heaven, he dignified all his humble followers, present and future. by giving them the most important work any human can have-helping other to gain everlasting life. - MATTHEW 28:19, 20. 

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