Passage
Philippians 2:1-11 (ESV)
God’s Wrath and Justice
Revelation 6:1-17
Key Verse: 6:17
The Mindset of Christ Jesus
Date: Oct. 24, 2016
Daily Bread
Key Verse: 2:5
Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus,
First, unity in Christ (1-4). There are certain things that all believers share. All of us have experienced the tenderness and compassion of our Lord Jesus Christ and a new life through the fellowship of the Holy Spirit. These sweet assurances should lead us to live in beautiful harmony with each other - sharing the same heart, mind, and soul in Christ. Such unity occurs when we are humble and poor in spirit, ridding ourselves of all selfishness and vanity. Unity comes when we truly value others more than ourselves.
Second, the mindset of Christ (5-11). Our Lord Jesus set aside all the glory and riches of his position in heaven and entered the world as a mere child, born of a virgin. He humbled himself even further as he voluntarily suffered and died on the cross for our salvation in obedience to the Father's will. How great is His love! We are to be like him in our humility and love for each other. God exalted our Lord and gave him the name that above every name. In the same way, He will exalt those who humble themselves like Jesus in their relationships with others.
Prayer: Father, thank you for the example of our Lord Jesus Christ who, in His great humility, died for the sins of the world. Help us to be like Him.
One Word: Have the mindset of Christ Jesus
