Day Nine

Bible Reading

Phil 2:5-9 In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: 6 Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; 7 rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. 8 And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming 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,10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Devotional

We really have two options for how we see ourselves and the world around us. We either see ourselves as one who serves, or as one who de-serves. If you see yourself as someone who has earned or is entitled and therefore deserves the service of others, you will never be someone who serves others. Paul is making it clear in this passage that Jesus was, above anyone else, deserving of status and deserving to be served by others. However, he cast that privilege aside and instead chose to serve and be obedient to the father. What an example He has set for each one of us! He humbled Himself even to the point of laying down His life for others. In the same way, each of us should also humble ourselves, not thinking we are entitled or deserving of anything, and lay down our lives for those around us. It is in our humility that God will be exalt and it is in this way of living that we will lead those around us to declare that Jesus is Lord!

Question to Think About

What is the greatest challenge for you in this day and age to live in humility?