Paul writes, “In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus…” Philippians 2:5
Ppl lol Notice that Paul does not first address behavior. He addresses thinking.
Transformation always
begins in the mind.
Jesus possessed every right to glory. Every right to honor. Every right to worship.
• Yet He emptied Himself.
• He took the lowest place.
• He became a servant.
• He humbled Himself even to death on a cross.
Leadership in God’s Kingdom always moves downward before it moves upward.
• The world climbs. Jesus descends.
• The world seeks recognition. Jesus embraces obscurity.
• The world seeks position. Jesus seeks obedience.
The Kingdom of God reverses every worldly definition of greatness.
WHAT IF JESUS IS WAITING FOR ME THERE?
What if the person I keep overlooking is where Jesus is waiting for me? James makes a startling statement: “Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their trouble…” — James 1:27 NKJV Why them? Why does God...