Biweekly Devotional 8-20-2026

Published by Pastor Harry Zuraski in Biweekly Devotional · Thursday 20 Aug 2026 · 2 minutes
Tags: Biweekly, Devotional, 8, 20, 26

Philippians 2:5 – 6 (Easy to Read Version)

⁵In your life together, think the way Christ Jesus thought.

⁶He was like God in every way,
but he did not think that his being equal with God was something to use for his own benefit.

The Example of Humility in Christ

Remaining humble is a trait that Jesus modeled for everyone to follow. Although He was God, He did not insist on being worshipped or praised. Instead, Jesus chose to live a simple life of service, demonstrating through His actions the same message He preached: that the last will be first. His humility was not just in words, but in the very way He lived each day, serving others and putting their needs above His own.

In today’s world, it is common to feel entitled to rewards or recognition for our actions, and many people measure their self-worth by the amount of praise they receive. This constant need for validation from others has led to a loss of the simple joy that comes from doing what is right, even when no one notices. True self-esteem is found in the inner peace that comes from living as God has called us to live—in love. While the excitement of being praised by others can be thrilling, it is ultimately fleeting. Pursuing the approval of others becomes an endless cycle, never fully satisfying, much like an addiction that always demands more.

Therefore, we should strive to be humble in everything we do, finding our joy and contentment in God rather than in the recognition of others. By living in this way, we follow Christ’s example—serving God and God alone, and experiencing a deeper and more lasting peace.