Introduction

Welcome, dear friends. It is a joy to be gathered together in the house of the Lord, sharing in fellowship and in the Word of God. The Lord has brought us together, not by chance, but by divine appointment. So, let us open our hearts and minds to His message today.

We are going to be spending our time together in the book of Philippians, specifically Philippians 2:5-7. The Apostle Paul, writing from a place of confinement, shares these profound words with us: "In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: 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."

Here we see the humility of the divine, the humanity embraced by Jesus, and the harmony in submission to God's will. These are the three main points we will be focusing on today.

But before we proceed, let us pray. Heavenly Father, we thank You for bringing us together today. We thank You for Your Word that is a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path. We pray that as we read and reflect on Your Word today, You would open our hearts and minds to understand and apply it in our lives. Help us to have the same mindset as Christ Jesus, to embrace humility, and to submit our will to Yours. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

Transition. So, let's get started, dear friends. Let's open our hearts and minds to the richness of God's Word, and see what He has in store for us today.

Humility of the Divine

The humility of the divine is a profound truth that we find in the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. This humility is not a mere act or a performance, but a genuine disposition of the heart. It is a humility that stems from the very nature of God, who, despite being the Creator of the universe, chose to become a part of His creation.

This humility is beautifully depicted in the incarnation of Jesus Christ. God, in His infinite glory and majesty, chose to take on human flesh and dwell among us. He did not come as a mighty king or a powerful ruler, but as a humble servant. He was born in a manger, not a palace. He lived a simple life, not a life of luxury and ease. He associated with the poor, the outcasts, and the sinners, not the rich, the powerful, and the religious elite.

The humility of Jesus is also evident in His teachings. He taught His disciples to be humble, to serve others, and to put others before themselves. He taught them that the greatest among them must be the servant of all. He said to love their enemies, to turn the other cheek, and to forgive those who wrong them. These teachings were not just words, but they were lived out in His own life.

In addition to His teachings, the humility of Jesus is also demonstrated in His actions. He washed the feet of His disciples, a task that was usually performed by a servant. He healed the sick, fed the hungry, and comforted the brokenhearted. He showed compassion to the sinners and the outcasts, and He welcomed the little children. He did not seek His own glory, but the glory of His Father.

The humility of Jesus reached its climax in His death on the cross. He, who was without sin, chose to bear the sins of the world. He, who was the Son of God, chose to die a criminal's death. He, who was the King of kings, chose to wear a crown of thorns. He did not resist, He did not retaliate, He did not call down legions of angels to rescue Him. Instead, He humbly submitted to the will of His Father, and laid down His life for us.

The humility of the divine, as seen in the life and ministry of Jesus Christ, challenges us to live a life of humility. It challenges us to put others before ourselves, to serve rather than to be served, and to seek the glory of God rather than our own. It challenges us to follow the example of Jesus, who, though He was 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.

This humility is not popular. But it is the way of Jesus, it is the way of the cross, and it is the way of the Kingdom of God. And as we strive to live a life of humility, we can take comfort in the fact that we are not alone. For we have the Holy Spirit, who empowers us, guides us, and enables us to live a life that reflects the humility of the divine.

Transition. So, let us strive to live a life of humility, following the example of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Let us strive to serve rather than to be served, to love rather than to be loved, and to give rather than to receive. And as we do so, may we bring glory to God, and may we experience the joy and the peace that comes from living a life of humility.

Humanity Embraced by Jesus

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