In the course of Christian maturity, I have come to understand that those who transform into sincere, accepting, joy-nuanced and calm humility—
humility not threatened by or jealous of how others live;
that doesn’t attempt to cover up feelings of weakness with bravado or intelligence;
humility that actually prefers to mind its own business and not meddle (whether that meddling be through overt unsolicited advice, internal irritation or passive, critical gossip)
—that those who become this are true, gentle and beautiful.
These then spread truth, gentleness and beauty wherever they happen to be at any given moment.
Oodles of books have been written about how to live the Christian life, along with the steps to becoming humble.
In reality, the answer is in the live-streaming, if you will, of Christ the Person: embarking upon the journey of Him, relaxing into His Spirit, taking in His nourishment to wholeness in His Person.
Thinking upon Him always, contemplating His Words, our heart-mind strengthens as His confidence proceeds while our own recedes and eventually peters out.
Then it is that the humble surety of Christ reveals: His constant presence, His love not just for us but for all—nothing marred by the grandstanding, interfering self.
Copyright Barb Harwood
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