The fear of ADONAI [the LORD] is the discipline of wisdom, and humility comes before honor. Proverbs 15:33, TLV

Spirit is willing. . .   A while back someone posted the question: “Could you wash the feet of someone who hurt you?” The thought-provoking meme was about true forgiveness.

If I tried to picture myself actually doing it — getting on my knees, staring up at them, fighting the memories — I honestly don’t know if I could. Because even though my spirit is willing, my flesh—those hurtful memories—keep getting in the way (Matthew 26:41; Mark 14:38).

“Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it’s thinking of yourself less.” C. S. Lewis, Born: November 29, 1898, Died: November 22, 1963

Really, as this proverb states, it’s all about the LORD. He is the beginning and the end of our pursuit of wisdom. The foundation on which we build our journey. He is our guide as we travel. And our comforter when we fail, and life becomes tough. How can He not be our joy? Wouldn’t we do anything for Him?

Know this, walking this wisdom out daily works to keep us humble and grateful — and reminds us we are so loved. Remembering what Jesus did for us, that should alter our state of being, shouldn’t it?

So, should the occasion arise that we wash the feet of that person or persons who have done us wrong, perhaps we can do it as unto our Savior. Begin there.

“And answering, the King will say to them, ‘Amen, I tell you, whatever you did to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me.’” Matthew 25:40, TLV

May humility be our discipline, my friends. And love be our honor.