Humility and Boldness

2 Corinthians 7-10 

“By the meekness and gentleness of Christ, I appeal to you…The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.”

2 Corinthians 10:1, 4, 5

Paul’s life was characterized by both great humility and boldness. When we possess one of these qualities without the other, we will not be as effective in our ministry to others. The weapons of the Spirit, including the Word of God, the name of Christ, the blood of Jesus, the word of testimony, and the surrender of our lives to God, all call us to both humility and boldness. Like Jesus, who is both the Lion and the Lamb, we, too, contend for the Gospel and spiritual freedom, both in our lives and in the lives of others, with boldness and humility. The greatest victory over sin and death occurred through the humility and willing surrender of the Lamb of God. Christ’s resurrection power now indwells his disciples through the power of the Spirit, with great boldness. 

Which quality is God inviting us to grow in?

“Lord Jesus, thank you for your perfect weapons of humility and boldness. Give me wisdom for the battle today to know which is needed, for your glory.”