Sept. 30

Philippians 2

In our reading today, we see how Paul patterns his life to Jesus. Despite what goes on around him he seeks to find comfort through Jesus's love, tenderness in His compassion, and joy being like minded with Him. He reminds us that our attitudes should be just the same. Bottom line is that we must yield every aspect of our life to King Jesus. Once we follow King Jesus, we lose our right to think we are correct about anything that doesn't line up with Him. That includes our thoughts and what we say, our attitudes towards serving and sacrifice, and also how we behave. The result of Jesus's obedience led Him to be exalted to the highest place being given the highest name above all names. While we won't achieve such status, we are still called to live a life worthy of our calling, and yes, we will look different to others. The end result for us is eternal life with our King. Patterning our life after Jesus isn't easy, He never said it would be.  What I find comforting to know is that God's mercy and grace is new every morning, and every time when we fall short, we can run to the foot of the cross, the throne of grace, and ask for forgiveness.  So if we aren't following King Jesus's model, who are we following? There are so many choices vying for our attention but in the end, every knee will bow, and every tongue will confess that Jesus is Lord. 

Randi