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A life built on humility
“Life is a series of snapshots that define us.”
Marc Estes
“God blesses those who are humble for they will inherit the whole earth.”
Matthew 5:5
Humility
• Does not fight against God.• Recognizes personal need
for God.• Has a balanced self-
perspective.
Humility
• Is a lack of guile; it’s unpretentious
• Is gentle and kind toward others
• Is strength balanced by humility
The Humility of Mary
“Walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness…”
Ephesians 4:1-2
Mary was dependent on God.
“The Lord is with you…” Luke 1:28
“I am the Lord’s servant…”Luke 1:38
“…be clothed with humility for God… gives grace to the humble.”
1 Peter 5:5
Mary had vision & perspective
“Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.”
Luke 2:19
“He leads the humble in justice, and He teaches the humble His way.”
Psalm 25:9
Mary humbly released him into god’s hands
“The fear of the Lord is the instruction for wisdom, and before honor comes humility.”
Proverbs 15:33
1st release: baby dedication
“And a sword will pierce your own soul too.”
Luke 2:35
2nd release: Adolescence
“Why were you searching for me? ... Didn’t you know…?”
Luke 2:41-50
3rd release: Adulthood
“Why do you involve Me?”
John 2:4
4th release: Calling & destiny
“Near the cross of Jesus stood His mother…”
John 19:25