Sharing HIS Mind! (part 5 of 5)

Though Jesus is Sovereign and to be acknowledged as our Lord and Master, sharing the mind of Christ does not make us arrogant. It should actually do the converse; HUMBLE US and prompt a greater sensitivity to other's needs. We need to remember that Jesus came to this earth with others in mind.

In Paul's letter to the church at Philippi we read. . .
"(4) Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. (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 MADE HIMSELF NOTHING, TAKING THE FORM OF A SERVANT, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form, (8) HE HUMBLED HIMSELF by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross." ( Philippians 2:4-8 ESV)

Jesus! Immanuel (meaning, "God with us", Matthew 1:23)! God in the flesh! ( John 1:1-2 & 14) While urging the Christians at Philippi toward a healthy relationship with one another -- one that would occur through mindfulness of each other's needs -- Jesus was the supreme example Paul drew the attention toward. He HUMBLED Himself. He took on flesh; the form of humanity! And HE SERVED even to the point of death on a cross. Therefore, for us to have the mind of Christ is to possess a mind that directs us into WILLING SERVICE; even that of a self-sacrificing kind. To possess the mind of a SERVANT is to have the mind of Christ!

Over the last few days we have considered several ways in which possessing the mind of Christ will impact our actions. However, we will realize the list goes on as we begin to think more and more in accordance with His Will. In all aspects of our life, may it truly be directed and led by the mind of Christ. Sharing His mind we can then appropriately become His eyes, mouth, hands, and feet in this world.

Have a great day FINDING GREATNESS IN HUMBLE SERVICE!
Carl

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