Devotionals for September 15, 2023
We have a brand new sermon series called "Savior of the Suffering" this Sunday at 9:00 and 10:30am!
READ
PHILIPPIANS 2:1-8
So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, 2 complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. 3 Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. 4 Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. 5 Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, 6 who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, 7 but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. 8 And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.
So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, 2 complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. 3 Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. 4 Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. 5 Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, 6 who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, 7 but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. 8 And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.
REFLECT
As you reflect on the passage from Philippians 2:1-8, take a moment to consider the humility of Jesus. Although he was in the form of God, he chose to empty himself and take on the form of a servant, ultimately dying on the cross for our sins. This passage reminds us to have the same humble attitude in our daily lives, counting others more significant than ourselves and looking to their interests. Take some time to think about how you can apply this to your interactions with others today.
APPLY
Q: Why does Paul warn, “Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit”?
Q: How does our Lord’s example challenge you?
Q: How can you serve your family, community, and church this week by laying down your life?
Q: How does our Lord’s example challenge you?
Q: How can you serve your family, community, and church this week by laying down your life?
SING
PRAY
"And don’t let us yield to temptation, but rescue us from the evil one."
Lord, there are so many opportunities for darkness in our world. Help me to choose light. Help me to walk in the way of your Son, to have His heart and mind. Amen.
Lord, there are so many opportunities for darkness in our world. Help me to choose light. Help me to walk in the way of your Son, to have His heart and mind. Amen.