It's Not About Me

What2Say2Day? Luke 11:27-28 is an interesting little story about what Jesus says after he's just cast out a demon from a mute person, been accused of being a demon himself, and wonderfully defending his actions and turning the tables on his accuser. Apparently a woman is amazed at what Jesus has just done and praises him saying (and this is an ultra modern-day interpretation), "Your momma is awesome for giving life to you!" Jesus response is simply (again, paraphrasing), It's not about me, it's about you." My mentor teaches me that humility in the bible is not the lowering of yourself to another. Rather it is finding a way to be equal to them. God did not intend for any one of us to be better, or less, than the other. What He did intend is for each one of us to use the gifts given to us by Him to help those around us who need the help. This would mean those who have (stuff) to give some to those who have not, creating a world where everyone has what they need. Sometimes it would mean those who have less to give to those who have more. Everyone sharing whatever they have an abundance of with those who need just a little more. No, not just money, or physical things. We can also give patience, kindness, acceptance, a listening ear, love and more. What a concept!