COMPLETE HUMILITY.

Luke 23:35 (NLT)
The crowd watched and the leaders scoffed. “He saved others,” they said, “let him save himself if he is really God’s Messiah, the Chosen One.”

Jesus could've proven Himself as God to those who were around Him at that time. However, He didn't choose to do that because He knew He had greater purpose than "showing off" His power and abilities. That takes complete humility and swallowing of pride. Has there been times in your life when you just wanted to prove yourself? How do you handle situations wherein you know you can "show off" your abilities but you know shouldn't?

I admit that there are times I want to prove myself. Yet, I know I must continually remind myself if proving myself would be worth it or not. Just like Jesus, I must look at the bigger picture. Proving myself will probably boost me up for a moment; prove that I am able to do great things, but in the end, it may not serve my greatest purpose. I'd rather just "suck it in" and let God prove it to them. I have to remain humble in every situation. On the practical side, I can just be quiet about things - even if I know what to say or what to do, and allow God's power to manifest in me through humility. I know there's a certain extent to this, and I will also be discerning when to use "my powers" just like Jesus did.

Lord, thank you for reminding me of what true humility means. Forgive me for always allowing myself to get sucked into proving what I can do. Help me to just contain it and use the power you've given me when it's the right time. Help me know to when to do that so I can use it at its utmost potential. Thank you Lord. In Jesus' name amen.