Words of Encouragement -- Ajay Chakravarthy & David Lane -- March 7, 2021
http://rlcf.church/media/sermons/words-of-encouragement River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The central message emphasizes that true humility is not merely an outward appearance but a deep, internal disposition tested by obedience. The speaker draws from Philippians 2 and Psalm 131, asserting that genuine humility means thinking of others as more important than oneself, being obedient even to small requests, and maintaining a childlike dependence on God. This internal humility is what God truly sees, unlike worldly perception.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Humility starts in the mindTrue humility begins with what we think of ourselves when no one else is watching, rather than deceiving ourselves into thinking we are humble.
Humility is seen in obedienceJesus demonstrated true humility by being obedient unto death, showing that our own humility is tested when the Lord asks us to do something or apologize to someone.
Humble yourself in the presence of the LordOur humility should be before God in secret rather than for how people perceive us outwardly.James 4:10
Doing exactly as the Father commandedJesus proved His love and humility by doing everything exactly as the Father commanded Him.John 14:31
The temptation to decide good and evilIn the garden, the serpent tempted Eve to eat the fruit so she could know good and evil and decide for herself instead of depending on God.
Quiet my soul like a weaned childLike the psalmist who did not involve himself in great matters, a humble heart quiets its soul and depends entirely on the Lord.Psalm 131:1–2
God humbles the proudIf we lift our hearts in pride, God in His love will give us thorns or intervene directly, as He did with Nebuchadnezzar, to humble those who walk in pride.
Learn from me for I am gentle and humble in heartJesus invites those who are weary and heavy-laden with pride to come to Him and take His yoke, echoing the ancient paths of humility found in Jeremiah.
Jesus is our teacher and lordJesus washes feet and calls Himself teacher and lord, desiring to teach us an inward humility rather than an outward, perceived performance.
In my heart I am a nobodyTrue humility is a matter of the heart, as seen in Paul who recognized his true standing before God while knowing in his heart that he was a nobody.
Reigning in life through graceWhen we receive this genuine humility at heart, the God of all grace gives us the abundance of grace and righteousness to reign in life through Jesus Christ.
