Envision a jar of clay. Now imagine that the interior of this jar is littered with dust, dead bugs, and debris. I now ask you to see this jar being filled with water and its contents being poured into a cup. Though the cup contains living water, it is also filled with the same debris that was originally in the jar, ultimately distorting the water’s purity. This illustration demonstrates what it means to pour out into those around us. 2 Corinthians 4:7 informs us that we are jars of clay. In addition to our call to emulate Christ, we are charged to be filled and overflow with the presence of God. Every situation we go through requires us to empty the contents of our soul. While we may pour out the living water we have been filled with, this water is sometimes contaminated with trash like pride, anger, envy, and other characteristics that we were not given by our Heavenly Father.

What comes to your mind when you hear the word humility? Often, the display of humility is
mistaken for weakness and cowardice. However, Paul the apostle, who was filled with the incomprehensible power of God, humbly stated in Ephesians 3:8 that he was the least of all saints. Paul exercised humility.

What is true humility? Humility is the act of emptying the clay jar so that when it is filled with living water, it can pour out in purity. Choosing to fall in alignment with God’s authority and giving Him the only right to fill us, keeps us from falling into the enemy’s trap of filling ourselves with the traits of our enemy. The great commission calls us to share the gospel with everyone we will meet. By filling ourselves with debris God never intended us to have, we limit our own ability to accurately display God’s loving kindness that leads others to repentance.

Humility is the act of admitting that we are dependent on God and on Him alone. When we let our lives profess absolute dependence and sole devotion to God, we pour out His unadulterated living water. Psalm 116:7 encourages us by saying, “return to your rest, O my soul, for the Lord has dealt bountifully with you.” Our souls return to the place of peace God intended when we stop “strong-arming-it” and allow God to fill us in His own time and way. Matthew 12:30 reminds us that we are either for or against God. Ultimately, our actions either bring our Father glory or the enemy glory. Walking in humility is vital to accurately represent God and allow Him to work unhindered in our own lives. I challenge you to give the Lord areas in your life where He is calling you to humility. Ask your loving Father to break off any false mindset that has kept you from a deeper relationship with your God. Go in grace and humility. May the Lord bless you with humility this week and for the rest of your life.

Written by Lauren Hancock
Lauren is a 17 year old young lady who is in love with God. She passionately desires that others have a deep understanding of the love God has for them.