Im not going to repeat word for word what the chapter covers but do read it as im sure most of you have already, or if you dont have a copy of the book, please grab a copy of me or one of us.

So Humility. We really talked quite abit on this during cell, be it during our servanthood series, and Love being Humble. So pride seems to be something we all struggle with. I struggle with it big time.

Need to be noticed? Yes check. How about i live to be recognised and approved. I confess that at one point in my life, i used to have such a complex or such a drive really to be noticed, be it academically, on the sporting field, and sadly even in ministry. This whole year, heck last year even, God's really been getting on my case with this one. I notice things in other people that i know plagues me too. The actions or behavior that shows that I want to be noticed for my "greatness"

So honestly, i still think i that at times, alot of times actually, i still want to be noticed. Mostly for my studies now, go figure but when I realise this, or when God shakes me, I feel really "fake" and crap cause i know that im doing things for the wrong purpose.

So how does humility help me deal with this? How can being humble through our service help us with this need? this pride?

Well for one, lets be clear on this, humility is something that is developed. It is not going to happen overnight. We can hear all the teaching on this topic, see people who are unselfish and who serve with a genuine heart, but unless we practice it, unless we are placed in situations where our pride is tested, we are never going to learn humility, to develop the humble character. Its two fold really. And the book covers this really well, but firstly, we have to realise our position as God's Children, and God's place as Supreme All Powerful Pawn All Ruler of the world. Therefore, that need to be noticed? any need really? God is going to fulfil it.

Secondly, We have to practice this for it to be developed in us. That is where Loving people comes in. That is where start to meet the needs of others, first to notice, then to meet those needs.

Friends, let us hold on to the confidence that we can rejoice in Christ's death as it gets us to Heaven, and to rejoice in His resurrection and life, as it helps us live life on Earth with a purpose and the ability to live it as he did.

For His Glory!

Jem