The Mind of Christ

Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:

Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:

But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:

And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. -Philippians 2:5-8

Christ came to earth as the perfect example of servanthood and self-denial. As children of God, we have confidence of our standing in His eyes. Yet He calls us to humble ourselves and consider the fact that there are many who still need Him. He calls those who claim salvation to be a testimony of who Christ is and why He came. May we seek daily to have the mind of Christ.

It is so easy to get wrapped up in ourselves; to focus on our own thoughts and desires. But Jesus challenged us to something higher.

And whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant:

Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many. -Matthew 20:27,28

And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. -Luke 9:23 This is not the message of the world today! Abundant joy and peace are ours if we humbly and obediently yield to His call to forget ourselves, follow Him, and be filled with His Spirit. Do our lives bring attention to Christ or to ourselves?