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0:00 You need to have great insight, great impact, great influence. But how? Humility. You walk with greatness, or you can see what others cannot see. Others see an economic crisis; you see a time of abundance. How is that possible? Because your perspective has been rewired. He emptied Himself. What you once considered important, you now consider unimportant. What the world calls foolish, you consider important. When your perspective changes, you'll have great insight. You can show the world what the world cannot see. I want you to take notes; there are several principles of humility that you and I

0:45 can learn from Hebrews chapter 2, verses 7 through 17. There are five principles of humility that you and I can learn together. Okay. I initially wanted to talk about the shepherds, the young people, the lives that were changed when touched by God. But I feel I want to share this with you. So that you know when you follow Christ, it is a lifelong journey. Why? When you grow in simplicity, your simplicity will lead you to greatness. I believe that in the days ahead, there is a great destiny in your life. God wants to use you. We are not called by God to lament or weep over ourselves as if we have no hope. As long as we are in the world, you will not be spared from the world. I give you one simple thing. Okay,

1:31 before we go to Hebrews 2 verse 7, let's look at Luke chapter 2 verse 1 first. Jesus was never spared, you know . People given strength by God are not spared because we are not cowards. We are not cowards. If we want to be kept away from anger, danger, or experiencing problems, Jesus never promised that following God means we are exempt from trouble. But we can go through these problems, and in the end, we become winners. That is why in the Bible, you will never find the word " fearless." There is no fearless. If you are fearless, you are incapable of fear . But in the Bible, you will read over and over again. Not "fearless," but " fear not." Do not be afraid. So, Christians aren't incapable of fear, but Christians can choose not to fear. Right, not fearless people. Fear not.

2:19 God says, "Fear not." Do not be afraid. Jesus was born into the world; can you imagine it in His humility? In the simplicity of humility. When Emperor Augustus issued a decree to register everyone in the entire world. Why did Mary and Joseph finally have to go to Bethlehem? Because they were subject to the census. Just like COVID. You could not leave the house without an order and a decree. Just imagine, the Creator of heaven and earth came to earth and had to submit to human regulations. And when He came into the world, the state of Israel was not okay. Israel had a king named Herod, but Herod was a puppet of the Romans. Everything was controlled by the Romans. Jesus came in a very bad situation in the land. But

3:08 Jesus was not spared. What's interesting, brothers and sisters, if God could position Mary and Joseph to be in Bethlehem so Jesus would be born there as prophesied by the prophets, what is so hard for the Creator of heaven and earth to ensure there was a room for Jesus in Bethlehem that night? What's so difficult? He was already brought to Bethlehem. Surely providing one room wouldn't be impossible. There are moments in your life you might feel where is God? Why this simple thing you cannot answer my prayer? Because God always has a purpose in everything you are permitted to experience. Jesus had to go through it, you know. Let’s look at Matthew 2: 16–18. What

3:54 happened when Jesus arrived? Matthew 2: 16–18. When Herod realized that he had been outsmarted by the Magi, he was furious. He ordered the killing of all the boys in Bethlehem and its vicinity who were two years old and under, in accordance with the time he had learned from the Magi. Jesus came into a world where He was targeted to be killed. He came into a world where he was full of chaos. But I want you to know that if Christ is born in you, you gotta understand the pattern of the kingdom. When you are going through moments where you are learning what humility is , those who are humble are the ones who will be promoted by God. Every time God

4:40 wants to bring your life to greatness, you got to go through what Jesus went through. You don't reject being a humble person. Why was I born into a family like this? Why is my family’s economy like this? The moment Jesus comes into your life, you can clearly say, God works in all things for the good. It doesn't mean you are spared from problems, it doesn't mean you are spared from difficult times. You are gonna go through it with God because God will lead you to greatness through the understanding of simplicity. Those who understand, say amen. Jesus came and was placed in a feeding trough for animals. But who was that lying on the animal food? An animal feeding place. The King of heaven. Can you imagine that? Jesus learned to walk, you know. Jesus learned to chew. Jesus learned to

5:26 speak. The One who created humans had to learn to walk as a baby. Ever thought about that? The One who created humans learned to eat. The One who created humans learned to speak. Why would He do that? There is no greatness without simplicity. That’s why Jesus provided a pattern. Just as I came to live, follow my pattern. Because if you follow my pattern, you can be great, but your greatness will not kill you. Because what makes a person great is their humility, not their greatness. Because the true meaning of success in your life is not your achievements, but how you achieve what you achieve. You want to get rich quick, you could play the lottery, you could kill someone,

6:12 you could steal, you could sell drugs, you could. But is that wealth a wealth of money received, or wealth because you learned hard work, because you learned to bless those impacted by your life. You learn what it means to be generous, you learn perseverance. It seems it’s not the money, but your life’s journey accompanied by God until you arrive at your destination. Those who understand, say amen. Say it together, "There is greatness in simplicity." There is greatness in simplicity. Okay. Now, I want to give you five principles about humility. Because Jesus is King of Kings today because He humbled Himself. You want to be great in God? And I'm telling you, you will be great. Whatever your hands

6:59 touch must prosper. You have a family, your family succeeds. It doesn't end in divorce. You have children, children who grow up in the Lord. You have a job , your career, God will make you great. You don't need to compare yourself with others. Because greatness is not comparison. Greatness is faithfulness. The moment you look at others, others will always have more or less capacity. Others will always have capacity. Some have more, some have less. But what is valued by God is your faithfulness. Our capacities may be different. But your faithfulness is God's measure. When you friends are willing to be faithful with what is already in your hands, if you understand the principle of truth, you will achieve greatness. Greatness is not because you compare yourself to others. Greatness is because you allow

7:44 God to work through your life. Your life's destiny is fulfilled because of the Holy Spirit's help. Those who understand, say amen. Try Hebrews chapter two, verse seven. The Bible says, "Yet You have made him for a little while, a little lower than the angels.""And have crowned him with glory and honor." The Bible says, "Yet You have made him for a little while." Say, "A little while, a little lower than the angels.""And have crowned him with glory and honor." Number one, write this down carefully. The principle of humility is that being

8:30 humbled is momentary, but humility ensures the longevity of honor and glory. Write down that being humbled is momentary, but humility ensures the longevity of glory and honor. There are moments in your life, brothers and sisters, where I might be humbled. There are moments in your life, there are times you will feel you are insignificant. But today I want you all to understand that being humbled is only for a moment. But humility ensures the longevity of God’s promotion for you. The Bible says, "He who for a short time was made lower than the angels and has crowned Him with glory

9:18 and honor." Note the word "crown" carefully. What does a crown speak of? Legitimacy. A crown speaks of validity. What does a crown speak of? Victory. Victory because you and I completed what God asked us to complete. When you and I learn about humility, allowing the time when you are humbled, allowing the time when you and I must humble ourselves before God. But remember, being humbled is only for a moment. But humility ensures the longevity of what God wants to entrust to you. Because you know what? The whole goal when you and I are trusted with great things is

10:03 so that you can give Jesus all the praise and the glory. You cannot worship God if you are not successful. You can't. Worship is not songs. That is why there are people who sing, but you don't believe in what you are singing. That's not worship. You are singing. Worship comes from inside because of what you experience walking together with God. When your life succeeds, whatever you hold in your hands succeeds, you are giving Jesus all the glory. Those who understand, say amen. Let's try Proverbs chapter 16 verses 18 to 19. Pride goes before destruction. A haughty spirit before a fall. It is

10:49 better to be of a lowly spirit. with the humble than to divide the spoil with the proud. This is the principle of why you must learn how to humble yourself. Why must you allow yourself to be obedient to God's will? You will be trampled for a season. You are trampled for a moment. Because humility will sustain you in the midst of your success. Those who understand, say amen . Perhaps you all can think, what season are you in right now in your life? It seems like you are being humbled. Remember, being humbled is only for a moment. But if you all learn to humble yourselves, then you will be trusted by God. When that greatness

11:35 comes, you can remain trusted in that greatness and the greatness will not destroy your life. Those who understand , say amen. Back to Hebrews chapter 2 verse 8. This is verse by verse. I want to give you a principle. What is humility? You have put all things in subjection under His feet. For in subjecting all things to Him, He left nothing that is not put under Him. But this is the last sentence, but now we do not yet see that all things have been put or subjected to—let me repeat verse 8. All things have—say it with me—have. So it is already

12:22 done, all things You have subjected under His feet. For in subjecting all things to Him, there is nothing excluded that is not subject to Him. But there is a following sentence, but now we do not yet see that everything has been put in subjection to him. The second principle of humility. Take note . It does not need to be seen now, but patiently wait until God’s time. Humility is when you learn to wait for God’s time. How do you wait for God’s time? It must be in hope. How

13:07 many of you are holding onto a promise from God? Actually, everyone can open the Bible. When you open the Bible, read its contents, and believe it, that promise is yours. But many people who believe in a promise do not experience the promise. Why? To get to experiencing the promise, there must be perseverance and persistence. Part of the lesson of humility is to wait. Waiting until the time appointed by God . I want to ask, in the midst of a generation where everything wants to be fast, everything instant, are you still familiar with what is called waiting? Wait. You want to get married, have a

13:54 successful marriage, wait until the right time for you to marry. Not wait for the right partner. Because I don't believe in what is called a soulmate. There are many women more beautiful than my wife, wealthier than my wife, much more spiritual than my wife, many. But why did I choose my wife? Because I love her. Many young people don't understand. You wait for a soulmate. Doesn't come like that. There is no soulmate. But you must know what is called waiting for God's time. When it's time for you to get married, go get married. Women have a body clock. At certain ages, a woman trying to conceive and become pregnant endangers her age. God has designed a body clock. Including your puberty. Why don't

14:40 people reach puberty at age 31? Why puberty at age 13? It's called a body clock. So, believers in Jesus, you are taught the principles of truth so you can walk in God's perfect timing. Those who understand say amen. While you are waiting for God's time, you prepare yourself. I wondered to God. I married at age 30. I wanted to get married at age 25. I said, "Lord, why did you not permit me to get married at age 25?" God simply answered me, "Because you were not yet in your destiny." I was already working. But I had not yet entered my destiny. In every season of God, if you can prepare yourself, you can walk in step. You are not fumbling around. Therefore, for all of you,

15:27 whatever your season, whether you are in school, starting a career, still in business, or in college, why must you give your best? Because when you and I can be trusted with what is already in your hands, that determines what will happen in the coming season. Okay. So in every age category, there are things that you must do excellently with God while you patiently wait for God's timing. But patience does not mean there is no need for preparation. Until this day, the Lord Jesus Christ has not yet returned. He has not yet occupied the world where the whole earth will be under His feet. It is coming. Has it happened yet? It has been determined by His Father. Until today, Jesus is still

16:14 waiting in heaven. Until His Father says, "Go back to earth, and take what is rightfully yours." But Jesus would not have come back for the second time if He hadn't wanted to come for the first time. Imagine, what did He come for? He came to die. My friends, even I would get stressed not knowing when I will die. Imagine someone who knows when they will die and how they will die. How would you live? If you knew when you were going to die and how you would die, wouldn't you be stressed? But He came to die. His purpose is only one, to die. Those who understand, say amen. Humility means, friends, being patient in waiting. Humility means even if you aren't seen now, and you don't see the promise now, you stay diligent,

17:00 keep going, and keep working. Until. Say it with me, until. Until God's timing. Is fulfilled in your life and mine. Verse nine. But we see Him who was made for a little while lower than the angels, namely, Jesus. We see Him who because of the suffering of death was crowned with glory and honor, so that by the grace of God, He might taste death for everyone. Note the third principle of humility. Be ready to die to the flesh. When is humility formed? In suffering. Do not reject suffering. Going back to point one.

17:46 Because the suffering you are experiencing is temporary. But if God succeeds in forming what He wants to form through your suffering, you will come out different from how you entered it. You know more about God. You know more about who you are in God. Those who understand, say amen. Humility means being ready to die. Die to self. Because when God brings us through unpleasant things, what should die is not our faith. What dies is our flesh. Amen. Because in humility, friends, you can truly recognize God's grace that surpasses our personal abilities. Number three, humility. Occurs when you go through unpleasant seasons. Because

18:34 humility speaks of dying to oneself. Okay, the next verse, verse 10. For it was fitting for Him, for whom and by whom all things exist. In bringing many sons to glory, to perfect Jesus. Underline the words "perfect Jesus." The author of their salvation through sufferings. Note point number four. What is humility? Humility means being willing to be perfected. What is the key to being humble? Are you willing to be corrected? Admitting you are not perfect. Admitting you cannot do it on

19:20 your own. But humility is formed when you and I always have a heart that says , "Teach me, Lord." This verse is for me. Come on. The perfect Jesus was willing to be perfected. How can the perfect one be perfected? Humility. That is why He was given the name above all names, and all shall bow at the name of Jesus. Everything under heaven must bow to the name of Jesus. From verses 11 to 18, you will read that the Lord Jesus became the high priest who sanctifies you and me. The Lord Jesus

20:07 became like you and me, let's jump to verses 17 and 15. That is why. For in all things, He had to be made like His brothers. Like whom? You and me. Sinful people, so that He could become a merciful and faithful high priest to God to make atonement for the sins of the people. For because He Himself suffered through temptation, He is able to help. Underline the word help those who are tempted. Number five. Without humility, it is impossible to love. What is the goal? Why are you taught to die to yourself? Taught to be patient because the end goal is you need to

20:52 learn how to love. As people become more like Jesus, you will live not for yourself, but you live for other people . The moment you learn how to live for other people, to love others, sometimes you have to sacrifice what? Your emotions. To love people, you have to sacrifice what? Your money. Now, how many young people who are married and have good jobs don't want to have children? Why? They say it's because having children is expensive. What is the root cause of not wanting children? Because you don't want to sacrifice for others. You don't want to sacrifice your comfort. You just want to live for yourself. I want to tell you, having children is a kingdom mandate. Economic conditions are getting worse day by day . The state of the world is becoming more uncertain. But if you understand

21:39 kingdom principles, children are not a curse, but a blessing. If you understand the principles of truth, the more children you have, the more God blesses you. Those who understand, say amen. Because what I am preaching is my principle since I married my wife, and to this day I have three children. My finances did not go down. My finances went up. Pasgama just shared his testimony about what he experienced. Why did you? Why are you destined for greatness? Because if you and I fail, we are not the ones who are ashamed. The one who redeemed us is the one who is ashamed. Your family fails. It is not your name that is at stake. The name of Jesus is at stake. Your household is failing, your economy is

22:26 begging. That means Jehovah Jireh’s name is being tarnished. If a child of God is struggling financially, it means He isn't a God who provides. You got to understand who you are. You carry the name of Jesus. Do you need to stress? No. You just need to say if I fail, God , you are humiliating your own name. And the God I worship does not want to humiliate Himself. But for those who have been redeemed by Him, don't you dare treat Him wrongly. Those who understand, say amen. This is a principle, not a fairytale. You come to church just grinning because you’re a Christian. What for? You can still end up in hell. Because Christianity is not where you are at every Sunday. Christianity is who is with you from

23:12 Monday to Sunday. I walk with my God and when I walk with his power, I set the captives free. I pray, and the sick are healed. I see cancer disappear. I see spinal cords being healed. Why? Because I walk in the name of Jesus. My children will grow up knowing. Their father serves God. And I'm leaving behind a godly kingdom legacy. Am I perfect? Absolutely not. But the perfect Jesus is walking with me, as long as I want to be like Him, He gives me the ability when I am unable. It's wonderful, walking with God. Walking with God, God never asks us to walk in front. Who walks in front? He is the problem, why don't you know the future? Because you're walking in front. In the

24:00 kingdom of God, He walks in front. Your job, watch His back. If you look at Jesus 'back, do you see His stripes? Every time you walk, you just need to be reminded. On the cross, He paid the price for me. He is the one looking ahead at what you cannot see. Your job is to follow His footsteps. I pray these five principles of humility. If you friends want to apply them in your life, without humility, without the simplicity of humility, you won't experience greatness. Please open the book of Philippians chapter 2, verses 5 to 11. Now I give you three principles of greatness. Earlier I gave you five principles of humility. The five principles of simplicity. Learn

24:46 patience, learn to die. Don't reject what is called discomfort. Keep believing even though you haven't seen. That principle of humility must be applied every day. But remember, your goal is greatness. God is not against rich people. God is not against successful people. God is not against blessed people. Let me tell you, friends. Read Mark 10, you must have read about the rich young man who turned his face and left Jesus. That person was foolish because God was not trying to impoverish him. Actually, God is enriching that person. How do I know ? Try opening something before Philippians, okay. Open Mark chapter 10

25:33 for me first. I want you all to see my eyes open. God is not against young rich people. This young man is very rich. Because he is so rich, he can be trusted with many things. But if he isn't permitted by God in that stewardship, his wealth will destroy him. Because it turns out the wealth of this young man, even his spirituality —which he thought had never broken any of the Ten Commandments. It turns out this person's spirituality became his idol. You can be rich, you can succeed, but it turns out you are not following Jesus. Why is that? You idolize your wealth more. You idolize your abilities more. You even idolize your spirituality more. You idolize your ministry. You idolize that you do A, B, C, and D for God. What God asked

26:21 of him was still heart positioning, not to be impoverished. I truly believe this person would have been made even richer. How do I know? Just look at this. Read Mark 10 verses 17 through 27 at home. There you will read about the rich young man. When God said, "One thing you need to do. Sell all your possessions and follow me." He turned his face and went away with a sad expression. Why was that? He wanted to be acknowledged, but he did not want to make Jesus his priority. He did not want to be humble. He did not want to let go. He did not want to look like he lost something, even though the loss was actually temporary. May I prove it to you? Verse 28. Mark 10 verse 28. How

27:09 do I know this young man was not being impoverished? It's such a shame. Jesus was talking to his disciples. It is hard for a rich person to enter heaven. Peter immediately thought, "In that case, I am valuable. That rich young man didn't want to leave everything." Peter opened his mouth. Peter said to Jesus, "Lord, we...That rich young man didn't want to leave everything. That rich young man lost the kingdom of heaven. So we get it, right? Why? We have left everything. We have followed You, Lord. What is the reward?" Try reading the verse. Who said the reward is only spiritual? Try the next verse, 29 and onward. Jesus answered, "I tell

27:54 you, truly everyone who for my sake and for the Gospel leaves their house—the first thing mentioned is assets, you know. Second, relationships." Why is humility a learned trait? Sometimes you are persecuted by your own family, misunderstood by people, be patient. Because being humbled doesn't mean you will always be low. Being humbled is only temporary, but humbling your heart is long-term. Those who understand, say amen. You leave your father, mother, children, you leave your job, you leave your assets, you leave your career for my sake. When does that person receive those things, brothers and sisters? Now , not when they are in heaven. Now, in

28:40 this present time, they will receive 100 times back—not in heaven, but while living. And what is mentioned as number one? Houses and assets. Only in the following sentence does it mention the age to come. Christians often don't realize there are seasons in your life. You might feel humbled. You might look like you're losing out, but the losses you suffer are only temporary. If a person humbles their heart, it is impossible for God not to lift them up. Can you imagine if a wealthy person leaves it all behind? Because of this verse, I have come to an understanding: that person will become even wealthier.

29:27 Because if someone is rich because they are smart and good at business, what they do will succeed. The problem is, if Jesus isn't number one, they could perish because of their wealth. But when Jesus is number one in their life, their wealth doesn't kill them; instead , it brings glory to God's name. God doesn't make people poor; He makes people rich. Amen. Philippians 2. Why must you be great? Philippians 2: 5 through 11. I want to understand why you and I experience Christmas. To remember that He who was born will come again. He first came as

30:15 a lamb, but later He will come as a lion. He came as a servant. He will come back as a king. There is no greatness without humility. There is no greatness without lowliness. It turns out there is greatness in humility. Try looking at the fifth verse. Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to what, brothers and sisters? To be grasped. First, your battle is in your mind. You must change what you consider important. Change

31:02 what you consider valuable. Jesus did not count His equality with God. His mind was rewired. To Him, being humble is more glorious. Have simple hope. What is your hope? I just want to be like Jesus. I want to be like Jesus. I want to become like Jesus. Because only those who, when you and I change how we view things, will receive great insight . Great people are people who have insight. What is insight? You can see what other people cannot see. You have a perspective that others don't have. I

31:52 believe you are a generation that God wants to give great insight. Those who understand, say amen. You see what other people cannot see. The next verse . Verse seven. But emptied himself, by taking the form of a what, brothers and sisters? A servant, and being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death. Even to death on the cross. What is the greatness that God wants you to experience? You have what is called a great impact. A great impact means you become an impact. A real impact. You cannot be an impact just by praying in church. You become an impact when you hack away at poverty in Indonesia. When

32:38 you employ people. When you help people affected by disasters. If you want to help people in Aceh but have no money, how can you help? Without influence, how can you create regulations that prosper the people? Why do you need greatness? Because greatness means impact. Those who understand, say amen. Finally, verses 9 through 11. Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

33:24 You are not just destined to make a great impact, but you must create what is called a great influence. Influence goes further than impact. Impact is physically tangible. But influence is from generation to generation; what is the greatest influence you can give to others? You show people the way, the truth, and the life. You need Jesus in your life. Amen. This is the influence. Every tongue must confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. You need to have great insight, great impact, great influence. But how? Humility. You walk with greatness, or

34:11 you can see what others cannot see. Others see an economic crisis, you see a time of abundance. How so? Because your perspective is rewired. He emptied Himself. What you thought was important before, you now consider unimportant. What the world calls foolish, you consider important. When your perspective changes, you will have great insight. You can show the world what the world cannot see. Jesus was willing to become a servant. A servant works. Because greatness means you can leave an impact. You can touch other people. You know that through diakonia alone, you cannot make an impact. Because many non-Christians also have foundations. Giving instant noodles, rice. That helps those people for that moment. But tomorrow, those people will

34:57 be hungry again. And in our lives, yes, we have to make an impact. A real impact. How God can make an impact through the work of your hands. If you succeed, you have money, you can do many things to glorify God. So if people say, "I just want to sing, praise, and worship, but my life is lackluster." You are not making an impact. You are embarrassing God. Those who understand, say amen. Because the goal is number three. What does greatness mean? You give influence. What is the greatest influence you can give? Know the Jesus I worship. If Jesus can do it for me, He can do it for you too. If Jesus once healed my family, He can heal your family. If Jesus once helped me, He can help you too. You are called to greatness, to

35:43 give insight to a dying world, to make impact to a dying world, and to bring influence to a dying generation. Those who understand, say amen. But there is no greatness without humility. And we will be in a process of humility every single day. Amen. Let us all stand in the presence of God. Yeah.