The humble Jesus

Reflection

We live in a world where people want to be praised.  They want to be number one.  Humility isn’t an attractive virtue when you have to be better than others in school, business, religion and life.  Jesus was humble.  In a touching story, he cared for a blind man by taking him away from the crowds so that he could work his power in private.  The basis of Jesus’ humility was his confidence in the Father’s love for him.  In our world of becoming “The American Idol”, may we reflect on Jesus humility and remember God’s love for us. This love is all we need.

Scripture

Jesus Heals a Blind Man at Bethsaida

Mark 8

 
²²As Jesus and his disciples were going into Bethsaida, some people brought a blind man to him and begged him to touch the man.   ²³Jesus took him by the hand and led him out of the village, where he spit into the man's eyes. He placed his hands on the blind man and asked him if he could see anything.   ²⁴The man looked up and said, "I see people, but they look like trees walking around." 
²⁵Once again Jesus placed his hands on the man's eyes, and this time the man stared. His eyes were healed, and he saw everything clearly.   ²⁶Jesus said to him, "You may return home now, but don't go into the village." 

Prayer

Lord, help me to rest in the security of your love for me.  There are so many temptations to want to be number one, to be better than others.  Help me to remember that you are all I need.  Help me to be humble, truthful and at peace.