"Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, who being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God 7 but made himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men."
Philippians 2:5-7 NKJV
We often dream of being like Jesus - doing the things He would do. But it is a very costly exercise for one to consider. Let's look at this:
Jesus was God; He was part of the Holy Trinity consisting of God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. He was fully God and yet, He gave it all up in favour of you and I. He made Himself of no reputation. Have you any idea what that would mean to you? You would be a nobody and people would not give you a second glance. That's hard, especially for Jesus, who was God. He then took on the form of a bondservant; this is a slave - a person who serves another against his will and without wages. Definitely not easy to do.
Jesus gave up His divine privileges and took this humble position of slave and came down to earth, in human flesh to the obedience of God the Father. He did this to save you and I and the many others who would accept Him. For this, He died a criminal's death, in agony, on a cross for our sins. Therefore God elevated Him to the highest place of honour and gave Him the name that is above any other name, that everyone would have to bow and confess before Him, that Jesus Christ is Lord.
Jesus did this for us but, it was a great price to pay, something that you and I will never have to go through. We may suffer severe pain and heartache, hardship and agony but, we will never have to undergo the agony that Jesus took upon Himself that day - the total sin of the world. Now anyone who comes to Jesus and confesses His sin will receive forgiveness because Jesus paid the price.
Daily we go to Jesus and ask Him for this and that - healing, protection, financial help etc. But how about just going to Him with gratefulness for who he is and what He has done and will do. Let us not forget that, He has provided mansions for us in heaven for when we go to Him (John 14:2 NKJV). You may have dreamed of living in one occasionally. Well, if you know Jesus you will do. He has also provided things for us that we could never imagine, our brain could never comprehend it, but we will see it. Jesus has done so very much for us. He is our friend, our bodyguard, our provider, counsellor, intercessor and our confidante. Why not pray with me right now:
Lord Jesus, words fail us when we think of all that you have done for us. We are so grateful that you chose to be our friend, that you rescued us from death and that you love us more than we could ever know. Lord, we are Yours and Yours alone and will serve You for the rest of our days. Jesus You are Lord. Amen!
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