Thursday, February 28, 2002
Thursday, February 28, 2002
But when Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, "Go away
from me, Lord, for I am a sinful man!"
Do you know where the word "humility" comes from? Its root word is "humus," which means
"of the earth" or "of the ground."
If you had to choose between a super-intelligent but arrogant student, or a student of average
intelligence who listened to you with great respect and attentiveness, which would you prefer
to teach? I think you'd choose the student who was willing to learn from you. We can't help
but notice that Jesus didn't choose the most educated, or the most respected, or the most
influential people to assist him in his ministry. He chose the ones who were willing to follow
Him. And that requires obedience and humility.
(Luke 5.8
NRSV)
Simon Peter falls to his knees and cries out to Jesus and says, "Depart from me, for I am a
sinful man, O Lord." Luke tells us this, and then says, "Peter was astonished, and all that were
with him, at the catch of fish which they had taken." Here again humility is a key factor.
Humility cannot live in a closed mind or a closed heart. People who are full of themselves
cannot open themselves up to the leading of God's Holy Spirit. Peter's reaction was one of
humility and repentance: "Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord!" He knew he was in
the presence of God, and he was afraid and ashamed. He knew he was not worthy.
Dear God, thank you for teaching me about humility through Jesus Christ. Help me to put my
pride aside. Amen.
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