Philippians 2
Consistent with the theme of joy throughout Philippians, Paul believes that it will bring him great joy (v2) if we are to empty ourselves of our selfish desires and instead become more like Christ. Counter to what the world believes, our humility will not only bring joy to Paul but also to Christ and bring glory to God - which is why exist.
V6-8 articulates Christ's humility as part of God's plan to provide salvation for those who believe. In particular v6-7 which states:
Through the Holy Spirit, believers have access to the and power and wisdom of God yet once again it is not for our advantage but for God. Love God and love others.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an awesome God and You did not take advantage of Your time on earth to enrich Yourself but instead died a gruesome death on the cross...so that I could have life...and to the full. Thank You Jesus! I am not deserving of such love and such a gift. I sin...I am lazy, selfish, etc. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You love me. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. v3-4
Consistent with the theme of joy throughout Philippians, Paul believes that it will bring him great joy (v2) if we are to empty ourselves of our selfish desires and instead become more like Christ. Counter to what the world believes, our humility will not only bring joy to Paul but also to Christ and bring glory to God - which is why exist.
V6-8 articulates Christ's humility as part of God's plan to provide salvation for those who believe. In particular v6-7 which states:
Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness.
Through the Holy Spirit, believers have access to the and power and wisdom of God yet once again it is not for our advantage but for God. Love God and love others.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an awesome God and You did not take advantage of Your time on earth to enrich Yourself but instead died a gruesome death on the cross...so that I could have life...and to the full. Thank You Jesus! I am not deserving of such love and such a gift. I sin...I am lazy, selfish, etc. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You love me. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
