Philippians 2:5–7 (RSV) — 5 Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in
Christ Jesus, 6 who, though he was in the form of God, did not count
equality with God a thing to be grasped, 7 but emptied
himself, taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men.
NOTE: The
illustration here of Jesus as God becoming a man is so otherworldly as to seem
incomprehensible to the point, which is about humbling yourself. Jesus was God
and Jesus emptied himself to become a man. There is no human counterpart other
than dying for another person. Paul seems to be saying, I not talking about
humbling yourself a little, I am suggest a complete humbling to the point that
I die (my estimation of my importance). But then I wonder, can anyone have that
type of mind? If Paul, in essence the Lord speaking through Paul, is asking me
to completely humble myself for the sake of others, then it must be possible.
This is the most difficult struggle of my arrogant life. I really do struggle.
I want to puff myself up and make sure that people know of my accomplishments
or my knowledge. I need to let go of that. I really need to ditch those
efforts.
PRAYER: Father, help
me to see today (especially in my class) how I am trying to exalt myself. Bring
to mind my quiet time. Expose my sin to me. Give me grace and strength to
humble myself for the sake of others.
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