Philippians 2:7-8 New International Version (NIV)
7 rather, he made himself nothing
by taking the very nature of a servant,
being made in human likeness.
8 And being found in appearance as a man,
he humbled himself
by becoming obedient to death—
even death on a cross!
by taking the very nature of a servant,
being made in human likeness.
8 And being found in appearance as a man,
he humbled himself
by becoming obedient to death—
even death on a cross!
Christianity is not for wimps or the faint of heart. Our
example is described by words like... "made himself of no reputation"
..."servant" ..."humbled himself" ..."became
obedient" ..."death on a cross!" That's tough stuff. And that is
our example. The story of the Jesus may begin with a sweet child, but it also
begins with him being placed where animals ate their food. While it may be
powerful and precious, it is not saccharine and fake sentiment. It is about the
price paid to redeem and the people who are different because they know their
Redeemer.
Thought for today:
Do I embrace humility?
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