Saturday November 25
Bible Reading: Phil. 2: 5 - 11
Topic: Humbled To Be Exalted
5 Let this mind be in you
which was also in Christ Jesus, 6 who, being in the form of God, did not
consider it robbery to be equal with God, 7 but made Himself of no reputation,
taking the form of a bondservant, …. 8 … He humbled Himself and became obedient
to … death, even the death of the cross. 9 Therefore God also has highly
exalted Him …
This passage is one of the
most challenging in the entire Scripture.
Generally, we are all very
protective of our reputation and would do all in our power to protect it when
it is threatened.
However, Jesus who was
sinless and perfect, and therefore had a reputation to protect, deliberately
made Himself of no reputation.
In response to His
obedience, humility and sacrifice, God exalted Him and gave Him a name to which
everything in heaven, earth and below the earth bows and will continue to bow.
This passage teaches us
that the only way up is down.
If we empty and humble
ourselves before God, He will exalt us.
Jesus proved it, and so
can we if we determine like Him to completely obey God in every area of our
lives, without counting the cost.
Prayer
Lord, give us a heart of
humility and obedience, just like Jesus! Amen.
Memory Verse Phil. 2: 8
"And
being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to
the point of death, even the death of the cross".
Source:
The Daily Fountain 2017
(The Daily Devotional Guide of the Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion)
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