SCRIPTURE: Philippians (NIV) 2:5 Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: 6 Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, 7 but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. 8 And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross! 9 Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name,
OBSERVATION: Here begins one of the most important passages regarding Christ. He stepped down from deity to humanity. He steps down from being served to being a servant. He steps down from being the author of life to embrace death. He is then exalted, not by himself, but by another (God the Father) to the highest place!
Here His attitude is presented as an example for us to follow.
This passage is based on an understanding that I can control my attitude. My attitude is not captive of my circumstances. I am responsible for my attitude.
APPLICATION: My attitude is to be the same as his. The King James Version of the Bible reads, “Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus.” I am to direct my thoughts in the same manner He did. Living in a sinful world makes this difficult, BUT having Jesus, living in me, makes it possible.
PRAYER: Lord, there are times when others recognize a bad attitude in me before I do. I have become blind to seeing myself clearly. Especially in those times, I need your Holy Spirit to help me see myself. Lord, I want you to shine through me. Amen.
Pastor Leon
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