About humility and simplicity…
Ephesians 4:2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in
love. (NIV)
We cannot be humble on our own. The power of darkness wants you to puff yourself up
with pride and ego. It is because you willingly let Christ come into your life each day
that His love humbles you and simplifies your wants and needs. Christ loves the humble
person. In humility, Christ is available to you at any instant. Christ is real and alive
depending upon how humble and simple you are willing to be as you come before Him. Without
Him, without His encouragement, without His guidance, without His presence, and without
His inspiration in your heart and mind, you could not acquire His glorious humility. You
defeat the dark power of your ego when you express your love for Christ by living a humble
and simple life. When you cast aside the darkness of your pride because you have invited
Him into your heart, your impact upon the world is monumental…an impact greater than
selfish pride could ever produce. We are in a constant battle with our prideful self, yet
He is always within our heart, touching us and renewing our love for Him. We are tempted
to stand back and admire our achievements, yet all we do for Him is done because He wills
it to be done for Him. When you become humble and simple in thought, word, and deed, you
open the door to your heart so His love may prevail within you.
