Thursday, September 22, 2011

Devotional 9-23-11

Philippians 2:1-13
What should we do?
Why should we do it?
In the book of Philippians Paul describes the Christian patterns of service one to another. And the humility of Christ.
Pride allows us to elevate ourselves above others. We must step out of the limelight and be second to others. Humility allows us to see the needs of others and to serve them. Humility comes from a broken heart over our sins. As well as recognition of the sacrifice Jesus made to free us from them. A servant’s spirit starts with hatred of individualism and pride. A humble heart strikes a balance between recognizing our, flaws and how much Jesus loves us anyway. To serve we must be obedient. Because it is through obedience that we can best serve others. God requires us to love and be ready servants. Jesus made himself nothing in order to serve. I pray that we can find joy while loving and serving. I pray that we reflect light. I pray that we Work out our salvation, not by looking inward. But by turning and looking outward for ways to serve and love.

Judith Wilburn

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