Lord's Day Devotion - The Oil of Humility (Humility)

 

Just as a bicycle chain needs regular oiling to prevent rusting and to give a smoother ride, so too, humility can act as 'oil' to keep unity of the Spirit.

Serving in church is an expression of humility.  With this 'oil' there will be fewer arguments and disagreements that divide the saints.  Discovering ones' gift and using it among the believers is good.  We do not need to show off or toot our own horns about it.  Just quietly go about our service for the Lord and His people.

The gift of teaching or a pastor's preaching does not have the be in competition.  Some people giving generously and cheerfully doing acts of mercy are welcome especially when there is no boasting about it.  Those who tally the weekly offerings must be people of integrity and good at math and accounting.  The church office worker, a person who has a gift of administration and so much more.  There are various and sundry gifts that can be used in our Master's service.

Pastors, the shepherds who take care of the sheep, often work tirelessly and quietly all week long doing so much for the good of the congregants, unbeknowst to the general comgregation.  They are often unappreciated.  Yet, altogether with all the church members, they can work in peace and harmony, and the believers grow in their Christian life and relationship with the Lord and each other.  It keeps the unity of the Spriit in the bond of peace and faith as each humbly use their respective gift of service.

As the well-oiled bicycle runs smoothly, so too when the oil of humilty is regularly applied to the interrelations of the church members.

Father God we lift our voices up to You in praise and gladdness that Your gifts of grace have been given to Your children for the good and benefit of all in any given congregation of Your people.  Hallelujah!  You have faithfully given us all of them.  Help us to apply the 'oil' of humility as we go about our service for You among the brethren and those who are yet to know You.  

This Lord's Day, we keep this in mind as we partake of the broken bread and drink of the cup of wine, those symbols that remind us of all Jesus has done for us through His death and resurrection.  We are so thankful for it all.  In Your Son Jesus' name we give You are heartfelt thanks.  Amen.

                                                 ~  ERC  January 2026 ~

Based on 1 Corinthians 12:27-31, Romans 12:3-8 and Ephesians 4:7-8, 11-13 ESV.

Sing, We Fall Down, along with Chris Tomlin and Speak, O Lord, along with Keith and Kristyn Getty.