2. A life built on humility

3. “Life is a series of snapshots that define us.” Marc Estes

4. “God blesses those who are humble for they will inherit the whole earth.” Matthew 5:5

5. Humility Does not fight against God. Recognizes personal need for God.
Has a balanced self-perspective.

6. Humility Is a lack of guile; it’s unpretentious
Is gentle and kind toward others
Is strength balanced by humility

7. The Humility of Mary

8. “Walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness…” Ephesians 4:1-2

9. Mary was dependent on God
Mary was dependent on God. “The Lord is with you…” Luke 1:28 “I am the Lord’s servant…” Luke 1:38

10. “…be clothed with humility for God… gives grace to the humble
“…be clothed with humility for God… gives grace to the humble.” 1 Peter 5:5

11. Mary had vision & perspective
“Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.”
Luke 2:19

12. “He leads the humble in justice, and He teaches the humble His way
“He leads the humble in justice, and He teaches the humble His way.” Psalm 25:9

13. Mary humbly released him into god’s hands
“The fear of the Lord is the instruction for wisdom, and before honor comes humility.”
Proverbs 15:33

14. 1st release: baby dedication
“And a sword will pierce your own soul too.”
Luke 2:35

15. 2nd release: Adolescence
“Why were you searching for me? ... Didn’t you know…?”
Luke 2:41-50

16. 3rd release: Adulthood
“Why do you involve Me?”
John 2:4

17. 4th release: Calling & destiny
“Near the cross of Jesus stood His mother…”
John 19:25