God’s Humility Toward Humanity and Creation
Pope Shenouda III presents a reflection on the humility of God toward human beings and creation, explaining that humility is even more fitting for God because He is perfect in greatness and in every quality of perfection, yet He condescends toward humanity and draws near to it. He explains that although God does not need creation, He created the angels, the world, animals, and human beings so that created beings could enjoy existence with Him.
Spiritual Message
God’s humility is shown in His endurance toward those who rebel against Him and in His allowing human beings to speak with Him, discuss matters with Him, and bring their questions and struggles before Him. God also does not continually depend on displaying His greatness through miracles and wonders; rather, He wants people to reach Him through love and not merely through amazement. The depth of this humility is especially revealed in the Incarnation, when the Lord Jesus took the form of a servant and accepted the injustice and insults of people without taking revenge for Himself.
Educational Lesson
The reflection emphasizes that the humility of God is not limited to the Person of the Son in the Incarnation, but is also seen in the work of the Father and the Holy Spirit; the Holy Spirit works in the mysteries of the Church, dwells in human beings, makes them His temples, and speaks through people. It also explains that God sometimes exalts His children and allows His work to appear through the saints, without seeking glory for Himself in a way that prevents their honor.
Practical Application
The reflection calls us to contemplate the humility of God so that we may learn humility from Him and become like our heavenly Father in His image and likeness. A person may become proud because of a little knowledge, money, or authority, while God, who possesses all knowledge, power, and authority, deals with humility and silence. Therefore, whatever we receive or possess, we should preserve our humility, remember that without God we are nothing, and imitate the apostles who lived simply and humbly despite the gifts and spiritual responsibilities God had given them.
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