Practicing His Humility
Becoming like Jesus Christ by Seeking His Face is foundational to us at Mountainside Chapel. He was eminently humble. We want to learn about this humility and practice it in our own lives. A clear statement of the Lord’s humility is found in Philippians 2:1-11, a passage dear to the hearts of our congregation.
THE AAA CLUB
Accountable, Approachable, Available
The Chapel Leadership desires to model the humility of Jesus by means of joining the Triple A Club. It reflects a genuine commitment to living out, by God’s grace, the lifestyle that would minister to the most. As the leaders, so are the followers – all of us Seeking His Face through Practicing His Humility.
Accountability
• Doing what we say we will do
• Being dependable when needed
• Measuring up to standards
• Giving an account to higher authority
• Taking directions from a superior
• Responding to a question
“Not my will, but thy will be done.”
Jesus Christ Is Accountable
• He did what He said he would do
• He is dependable whenever we need Him
• He is measured by perfection
• He gave an account to the Father
• He answers the questions of life we ask
• He takes responsibility for His sheep
Approachability
• Accessible to others
• Attractive to those in need
• Responsive to new ideas or creativity
• Gentle, gracious, amenable, affable
• Welcoming to strangers
• Easily engaged in pleasant conversation
• “Come unto me, all ye that are . . . “
Jesus Christ Is Approachable
• He entered the world as a baby
• He invited the worship of outcasts
• He attracted children to Himself
• He hears the prayers of believers
• He was gentle and compassionate
• He reached out to the Gentiles
• He fellowshipped with rejected ones
Availability
• Conveniently accessible
• On call at all times
• Placed at someone’s disposal
• Proactively pursuing opportunities to serve those with needs
• Readily used
• “And Lo, I am with you always . . .”
Jesus Christ Is Available
• “He will never leave us nor forsake us”
• “He is the same yesterday, and today, and forever” (Hebrews 13:5,8)
• He is waiting to intercede on our behalf
• He came not to be served but to serve and give His life a ransom for many
• He expects us to “use” His grace