The Humblest Man

 Which of the Bible heroes and heroines would you like to imitate?  Abraham?  He was a wonderful man of faith and became the father of all who have faith in God.

How about Moses?  He is said to be the meekest man. I found it amusing when I looked up the secular dictionary meaning of 'meekness' on line.  One nuance of its meaning was listed as,

" ... patient controlled behavior towards others, even in difficult situations".

If you know the life Moses led especially those 40 years in the wilderness, wandering around with the Israelites all the time, you'll know he put up with over-the-top murmurers and complainers, and even downright dangerous situations from his own people.   He endured difficult situations, indeed!

I'm also amused by Samson, the wild judge who was the strongest man, made so by God's appointment.  We know he carried the Gaza Gates about 60 kms, up a hill, no less.  He also killed a lion bare-handed, by help of the Sprit of the Lord's empowerment.

I like Queen Esther's courage.  I wonder if she was the most courageous queen.  She had to save her nation of people from anniliation by approaching the fearsome King Ahasuerus (Xerxes I).  If he didn't hold out his scepter in acceptance to her when she entered the throne room unbeckoned, she could have lost her life plenty quickly.  Thankfully, he did and she survived to plead her case and cause on behalf of her people and herself.  Mission accomplished:  she was saved and saved her people.

King Solomon was the wisest man who ever lived.  He asked God for wisdom to rule his people aright.  God granted him his desire.  In the end, he was none too wise as he took God for granted and went after other gods, to an unhappy end.  This can serve as a warning to ourselves to be ever grateful to our Lord for all He has done and is doing for us in our lives.  We need to give Him our thanks and praise.

The best hero of all times is Jesus.  He was the humblest man who ever lived on this earth.  Although He did have something to be proud about.  He was absolutely 100% perfect in every way, yet He remained humble.

He had come from the riches of Heaven down to earth, living in a poor family.  He was fully man but also fully God, so although He had a LOT to boast about, He chose instead to be humble.

It is an excellent attitude to imitate.  Let's walk humbly with our God (see Micah 6:8 NKJV).  Our humble king Jesus will love it.

                                                           ~ ERC  November 2025 ~

Based on Philippians 2:3-8 NKJV.

Sing, Humble King, Brenton Brown 1999, Vineyard written by Brian Doerkson.