Humility and Meekness

Preachers and pastors 
can sometimes be 
arrogant and proud.

As we prepare to experience one of the greatest moves of God the earth has ever seen, it's imperative that we embrace the proper character and posture to participate in the establishment of God's Kingdom in the earth. In order for us to effectively and consistently be used by God to advance His Kingdom and to glorify His Name, we have to adopt humility and meekness.

One of the biggest turn-offs to people in the world regarding the church is the level of arrogance and pride that seems to infiltrate the church. Unfortunately, sometimes, some of the most arrogant people in the church can be preachers. The word, "minister," means "servant;" but a lot of times pastors and preachers act like we're "lording" the church, not serving the church. This is not of God. 

The gifts and callings of God are without repentance (Romans 11), but in order to partner with God in the advancement of His Kingdom, a spirit of pride and arrogance can disqualify you (Matthew 22).

Humility and meekness are core traits necessary to work with God in the advancement of His Kingdom. To demonstrate humility requires a posture and attitude of modesty, lowliness and insignificance. No one should ever let their title or position define them. Because when it does, it then determines how you relate to people. This is not humility. That's why the Bible says that Jesus made Himself of "no reputation" (Philippians 2).

Meekness can be defined as "power under control." Meekness is not synonymous with humility. Meekness takes a certain level of restraint and self-control, because you have the power and ability to do certain things, but a spirit of meekness allows you not to abuse that power. That's why Jesus described Himself as "meek and lowly in heart" (Matthew 11).

Saints, when we look at the various relationships that we are in and the various interactions that we have with other people, can our attitude and disposition be described as humble and meek? Are you always having to get your way or are you humble enough to serve the desires of others? Do you have to always be right or can you let others express their perspective without having to shoot and shut them down? If we really want to be Christ-like, if we really want to be workers of the Kingdom of God, then we have to master humility and meekness.