Humilty Matters

I spent time today (well spent time I might add) at a friend's house. The circumstances were a birthday party with 4 girls, the dad and myself. Dad and myself hung out in another room. We would have ruined the whole thing anyhow.

We talked about normal guy stuff until he mentioned his side business he does with stock trading. Now, you have to understand of whom I speak. He is a theology chair of a local university, a Princeton grad, Oxford graduate and doctorate acheiver, and has spent time all over the world. His dad was even led to Christ by Bill Bright of Campus Crusade. This guy has all kinds of credentials by this culture's standards. But you would never know it from spending time with him. He is a kind and quiet person that is genuinely interested in your life.

Anyhow, after digging a little bit about the side business he goes to his office and comes back with a book. A book written by him. A book written by him published by a not so obscure publisher. I was shocked. This guy never ceases to amaze me...mostly because he doesn't try.

It's made me think again about the role of humility in a follower of Jesus Christ. What way to live. No wonder Jesus was so liked. Humility shapes you to love others for their sake and not your own. I'd like a drink of that cup please. Right now, it really matters.