When a Pharisee addressed Jesus as “good,” He responded:
“Why do you call me good? No one is good—except God alone.”
— Luke 18:19
This response was not a denial of Jesus' divinity, but rather a profound reminder that true goodness originates from God alone. It teaches us that humility begins with recognizing God's supreme holiness and our constant need for His grace.
As believers in Christ, humility is not merely a virtue—it is a fruit of the Holy Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23). We are called to grow in it, to pray for it, and to walk in it. Scripture assures us:
“Those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”
— Matthew 23:12
Just as proud individuals will be brought low, nations that oppose God's truth will ultimately be humbled. The day will come when God’s wrath will be fully revealed—against Satan and all who stand against His Word.
The prophets were ordinary people like us—flawed, weak, and human. Yet they were chosen by God and empowered by the Holy Spirit:
“For prophecy never had its origin in the human will, but prophets, though human, spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.”
— 2 Peter 1:21
Their greatness lay not in themselves but in their humility and obedience. They were willing vessels, surrendered to God’s purposes.
Today, we too are called to be temples of God's Spirit. Jesus invites us:
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest… For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
— Matthew 11:28-30
We must lay down our pride, our striving, and our independence. Apart from Christ, we can do nothing. Like branches in a vine, we must abide in Him, trusting His life-giving power to grow the fruits of the Spirit within us.
Jesus reminds us of the generosity of our heavenly Father:
“If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!”
— Luke 11:13
What God desires is not performance, but a humble and contrite heart. He gives freely to those who ask in faith.
We are saved by grace, not by works:
“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.”
— Ephesians 2:8-9
Knowledge, talent, or good deeds are never reasons to boast. We have all fallen short of God’s glory, yet by Christ’s wounds, we are healed. Humility reminds us to lean on His strength, not our own.
God calls us to submit to Him and resist the devil—not by our power, but through His:
“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us…”
— Ephesians 3:20
His power is not distant—it works within us. He changes us from the inside out, shaping our hearts to reflect Jesus.
Jesus Himself said:
“I am gentle and humble in heart. Learn from me.”
— Matthew 11:29
This is our calling—to become like our Master. To walk in humility, gentleness, and love. To have hearts that are surrendered and softened by grace.
Lord, give us a humble and gentle heart like Jesus.
Renew a steadfast spirit within us.
Create in us a clean heart, O God.
Fill us with Your love and Your Holy Spirit.
Help us to rejoice in each new day that You have made.
Thank You for being our Good Shepherd, our ever-present help, and our guide—even through the valleys.
Lead us home to You.
Every day is a new gift from the Lord. Let us rejoice in it, not with pride or self-confidence, but with quiet trust and joy in our Good Shepherd, who walks with us through pain, suffering, and uncertainty toward eternal joy in the home He has prepared for those who trust in Him.
“This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.”
— Psalm 118:24