“You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had. Though he was God, he did not think of equality with God as something to cling to. Instead, he gave up his divine privileges; he took the humble position of a slave and was born as a human being. When he appeared in human form, he humbled himself in obedience to God and died a criminal’s death on a cross.”Philippians 2:5-8 NLT
Desth to self is the message. We have no claim to fame as Jesus had, He was God. Yet He humbled Himself and became a slave.
I have read books about African slaves in the cotton fields in America. Their constant desire and effort were to be free. They risked their lives to be free.
Here we have the Son of God, willingly become a baby and grow up submitting to earthly parents. Finally, at 30, He stepped into His own ministry. He preached the gospel, healed the sick, raised the dead, opposed the religious leaders, and for this was crucified on a Roman cross. Yet, God raised Him from the dead.
We spend so much of our time trying to save our lives and enjoy a good life, but Jesus’ example is to lay it down. Charlie Kirk was willing to lay his life on the line for Jesus.
What is God calling you to surrender today? Will you do it?
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