Learn Humility

CALL TO PRAYER

Title: Learn Humility

By: Daniel Peter

Date: 23.06.2025

 

“Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.”
— Matthew 11:29 (BSB)

 

One of the few things Jesus specifically instructed us to learn from Him is humility. He didn’t say, “Learn how I do miracles,” or “Learn how I speak to crowds,” but instead said, “Learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart.” This reveals that humility is a foundational virtue in the kingdom of God. Without it, we miss the heart of Jesus and become proud, self-reliant, and resistant to the Spirit. Yielding to His invitation to learn humility is not optional—it is essential for true discipleship and obtaining rest for the soul.

Humility is obedience to God’s Word—both written and spoken. In Philippians 2:7, we are told that Jesus “emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant” in total submission to the Father’s will. His humility was displayed in His unwavering obedience—even to death on the cross (Philippians 2:8). This is how God expects us to respond to His word.. Isaiah 66:2 says, “These are the ones I look on with favor: those who are humble and contrite in spirit, and who tremble at my word.” True humility bows to God’s voice, no matter the cost.

Humility also means esteeming others better than yourself, as taught in Philippians 2:3:

“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves.”

This attitude reflects the nature of Christ and allows the body of Christ to function in love and unity. Romans 12:10 encourages us to “honor one another above yourselves,” while Galatians 5:13 tells us to “serve one another humbly in love.” Humility disarms pride, nurtures harmony, and puts others first without resentment.

Beyond that, humility takes the posture of a servant. Jesus modeled this by washing His disciples’ feet, saying, “Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 18:4). Again, Philippians 2:7 reminds us that Jesus chose the form of a servant, not a ruler, despite being King. True greatness in the Kingdom is measured not by position or title, but by one’s willingness to serve others with sincerity and joy. Mark 9:35 affirms this: “If anyone wants to be first, he must be the last of all and servant of all.”

God promise to the humble is that He will give them grace.

“God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”
— James 4:6

He also promises exaltation to the humble:

“Whoever humbles himself will be exalted.”
— Matthew 23:12

Jesus Himself, because of His humility, was highly exalted, and given “the name above every name” (Philippians 2:9).

Even more, “the last will be first, and the first will be last” (Matthew 20:16). This tells us that God delights in lifting up the humble and placing them in positions of honor, both now and in eternity.

Beloved, let us be intentional in learning humility from Jesus. It is not weakness, but power under control—a divine trait that unlocks grace, favor, and promotion in the Kingdom.

Prayer Points

1. Thank God for the example of humility in Jesus Christ.
2. Ask the Lord to expose and uproot every prideful tendency in your heart.
3. Pray for the grace to walk in true humility—obedient, selfless, and servant-hearted.
4. Declare that you will learn from Jesus daily and receive the reward of the humble.