How can we apply the humility of Christ in Matthew 27:38 to our lives? The Scene on Golgotha Matthew 27:38: “Two robbers were crucified with Him, one on His right and one on His left.” What His Humility Shows Us • He allowed Himself to be “numbered with the transgressors” (Isaiah 53:12). • He took the lowest place—sharing a criminal’s cross though He was sinless (2 Corinthians 5:21). • He chose silence over self-defense (Matthew 27:12–14; 1 Peter 2:23). • He bore public shame to accomplish the Father’s will (Hebrews 12:2). Attitudes We Adopt • Accept obscurity: serve faithfully even when no one notices (Matthew 6:3-4). • Lay down rights: relinquish the need to be first, heard, or vindicated (Philippians 2:5-7). • Identify with the overlooked: be willing to stand beside the rejected, the poor, the broken (Luke 14:12-14). • Stay teachable: welcome correction without defensiveness (Proverbs 9:8-9). Actions That Mirror His Humility • Choose the lowest seat at the table rather than the head (Luke 14:10). • Volunteer for tasks others avoid—clean-up duty, unseen service, late-night care. • Speak words that lift others instead of promoting self (Ephesians 4:29). • Forgive quickly, even when the offense is public (Colossians 3:13). • Give anonymously where possible (Matthew 6:1-4). • Associate with those who cannot repay you—prison outreaches, hospital visits, foster care (Romans 12:16). Daily Practices to Cultivate • Morning surrender: tell the Lord, “Not my will, but Yours” before the day begins. • One intentional act of hidden service each day. • Limit self-promotion on social media; spotlight Christ or others instead. • When criticized, pause, pray, and refuse to retaliate; let Christ vindicate (Romans 12:19). • End each day with grateful confession of pride that surfaced and thanks for grace received (1 John 1:9). The Strength Behind Humility Phil 2:5-8 reminds us that the mindset we need is the very mind of Christ given to believers. The indwelling Spirit empowers what the flesh resists (Galatians 5:16). The Rewards God Promises • “Whoever humbles himself will be exalted” (Matthew 23:12). • “God gives grace to the humble” (1 Peter 5:5-6). • Humility fosters unity in families, churches, and communities (Ephesians 4:1-3). • It makes the gospel attractive to outsiders (Titus 2:10). As we stand in awe of the Savior crucified between criminals, we choose that same downward path—trusting the Father to lift us in His time and to shine Christ’s glory through lives marked by quiet, willing humility. |
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