\u201cAnd being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross\u201d (Philippians 2:8).<\/p>\n
Christ emptied Himself, not of His deity, but He chose to become an obedient servant. I found some interesting statements concerning today\u2019s verse in The NIV Study Bible<\/em> He humbled Himself to do the will of His Father. The phrase \u201cto death\u201d can be described in the following statement: \u201cIt stresses both the totality and the climax of Jesus\u2019 obedience. \u201con the cross\u201d heightens Jesus\u2019 humiliation; as someone cursed (Galatians 3:13). Crucifixion was the most degrading kind of execution that could be inflicted on a person.\u201d<\/p>\n If we are going to follow His example, we must be willing to let go of self to do His will.<\/p>\n We sing\u00a0 \u201cI Surrender All.\u201d\u00a0 Do we mean it? Are we willing to follow and be His servant whatever the cost?<\/p>\n Sue Winchester PRAY TOGETHER: <\/strong>Pray for fall outreach events in Home Missions churches throughout North America.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" \u201cAnd being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross\u201d (Philippians 2:8). Christ emptied Himself, not of His deity, but He chose to become an obedient servant. I … Continue reading
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