Jesus is our great teacher of humility. We need to learn from Him daily. Look at the Master, taking a towel to wash His disciples' feet. If you're following Him, won't you humble yourself too?
He was the Servant of servants, a life defined by the words "He humbled himself." On earth, He left behind every honor. Stripped and nailed to the cross, He poured out His life for us, ending in a borrowed grave. How can we be proud when our dear Redeemer was brought so low?
Stand at the foot of the cross. Count the purple drops that cleansed you. The thorn-crown, the scourged shoulders, the nails binding His hands and feet—all for our mockery and scorn. Hear His cry, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" If you aren't humbled at the cross, you've never truly seen it. If you aren't moved in the presence of Jesus, you don't know Him. We were so lost that only the sacrifice of God's only Son could save us.
Reflect on that. As Jesus stooped for you, bow low at His feet. Christ's love humbles us more than our guilt ever could. May the Lord lead us to the cross, where pride dies, and love lives. Let's learn humility there, then rise and carry it into the world.
Closing Prayer
Jesus, in this quiet moment, fill us with Your love so we can share it freely. We pray in Jesus' name, Amen.