"A man's pride will bring him low,
But a humble spirit will obtain honor." Proverbs 29:23

Throughout Scripture we read of the dire consequences that await the prideful. Conversely, we read of the blessings of the one who is humble and meek. Jesus is the supreme example of humility and we who are His are to be like Him. Let's look into God's word concerning the humble.

Jesus Himself tells us.
"Take my yoke upon you, and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and you shall find rest for your souls." Matthew 11:29

Notice He said that He is 'humble in heart'. Humility is not something that we put on to show others, it is the attitude of a heart set on the things of God. A desire to be obedient to the leading of the Holy Spirit! Scripture tells us that there are divine promises for the humble as we see in the
following:

In Psalm 25:9,
"He leads the humble in justice,
And He teaches the humble His way."

"The reward of humility and the fear (reverence) of the Lord Are riches, honor and life." Proverbs 22:4 (Margin note)

"...God resists the proud,
But gives grace to the humble." James 4:6

And in James 4:10 we are directed to,
"Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord and He will lift you up."

The Apostle Paul tells us,
"...Yes all of you be submissive to one another, and be clothed with humility, for
  'God resists the proud,
  But gives grace to the humble.'
Therefore, humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time." 1 Peter 5:5-6

It has been stated very clearly in Micah 6:8 what God has in mind concerning His people:
"He has shown you, O man, what is good;
And what does the Lord require of you
But to do justly, to love mercy,
And to wake humbly with your God?"

We see in Matthew 18:1-5; Mark 9:33-37; Luke 9:46-48 Jesus answering the disciples dispute concerning greatness in the kingdom of heaven.

In Matthew's account Jesus gives them (and us) instruction about humility:
Vs. 1, "And at that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, 'Who then is Greatest in the kingdom of heaven?'
Vs. 2, "And Jesus called a little child to Him, set him in the midst of them, Vs. 3. And said, 'Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven.
Vs. 4 "Therefore whoever humbles himself as a little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
Vs. 5, "And whoever receives one little child like this in My name receives Me.'"

How gracious is our God! He always points us to Christ to whom we are being conformed. Paul gives us this exhortation in Philippians 2, "Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind let each of you regard one another as more important then himself. Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others." Vs. 3-4 Then Paul says in Vs. 5, "Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus."
Then He gives Christ's example of humility in Vs. 6-8. Please read them.

Let us always be sensitive to God's word and that still small voice that leads and guides.

Thank you Lord for the Scriptures that teach us Your ways. We love You and we humbly desire to be all You have called us to be! Amen