Bold Humility. Jumbo Shrimp. Military Intellegence. Words that don't seem to go together to be sure. I recently stumbled over an old familiar passage and with great excitement discovered some new insight. Two words leaped off of the page after reading Galatians 2:20-21. These words "Bold" and "Humility" redefined my quiet time and I'd like to share those thoughts with you.
"I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. I do not set aside the grace of God, for if righteousness could be gained through the law, Christ died for nothing!"
Although supernatural love has allowed me total autonomy to live in this life the way I choose to, I have taken that choice and given it back to God, laying that freedom at the foot of the cross consuming my life in the redemptive and regenerative work of the trinity. I've offered my self as a tool for the creator, a conduit of His grace recognizing that grace is the pathway, for all who encounter me (the work of God in and through me), towards freedom from bondage of sin and rescue into a life that only God can offer.
Bold humility.
Question:
1. What needs to die in your life today for you to claim "Bold-Humility" in your life? (This may get too personal for you so if you don't want to answer for the world to see...make sure the question is answered in the quietness of your own time with God.)
2. In what ways are you trying to achieve righteousness (right standing) with God?
3. The people you lead will eventually emulate your actions and pratices (basic leadership 101). Considering your answers to questions 1 and 2, does this scare you or give you hope?
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What needs to die? Reminds me of the topic of fear that our body went through last weekend - my fear that holds me firm in its grip is a fear of failure. This needs to die in order for me to experience freedom, boldness, and to embrace humility. Without that death, my freedom is limited, my boldness is muted, and my humility is false. But, how does this die? How do we move away from a fear of failing into a proper drive to succeed? That's the crux of my deal...and, in many ways, that's how I attempt to gain righteousness in the eyes of God - through succees and achievement. (Conversely, that theology works out that, if and when I fail, my righteousness is lost due to my own actions...it leaves Jesus completely out of the equation). And that idea scares me, and gives me hope as well due to the FACT that Jesus alone provides righteousness. My hope lies in the idea that I will grasp this truth and live in the bold humility that it produces!
Fantastically written! Man, this is a daily struggle isn't it? It's interesting. Today and yesterday were very productive days. That productivity brought great success in a couple of areas which would normally bring pride. However, both mornings began with some intense quiet times with God in the book of Titus. My perspective has been where it needs to be and my focus has been completely Jesus. 15 minutes a day. What a difference!
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