Let Our Minds be as Jesus
Today’s verses give us insight into Jesus’ character. We are to follow His example in our own life and learn to submit to His will, not our own. If you struggle to submit to Him every time God speaks to you about adjusting your life to His will, ask the Holy Spirit to help you have the same selfless attitude as Jesus.
I had to learn to put my attitude at the foot of the cross and let Him lead me in His direction, not my own, even when I thought I was right. He knows everyone’s heart; He sees the bigger picture we cannot see, so trust Him and follow His will. Just as Paul said in 1 Corinthians 9:22, “to the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak” I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some.” We are to try and reach as many people as possible with the gospel. We can still maintain our core identity and commit to Christ, but we must be willing to adjust our approach and behaviors depending on the situation and the people involved, all for the sake of Jesus’ love for others. The easiest way to describe it is to just let Jesus’ love flow through you. When I got saved, that is one of the gifts He gave me, and it penetrates through my heart with love for all mankind. That love makes my heart weep with desire to reach out and help others, showing them the love of the Father.
Philippian 2:5
Make your own attitude that of Christ Jesus.
Isaiah 53:7
He was oppressed and He was afflicted, Yet He opened not His mouth; He was led as a lamb to the slaughter. And as a sheep before Its shearers is silent, so He opened not His mouth.
Matthew 26:39 (Jesus’ prayer in Gethsemane showing His willingness to die)
“O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from Me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as Thou wilt.”
John 5:30 (Jesus trusting and obeying His Heavenly Father)
“I can of Mine own self do nothing’ as I hear, I judge; and My judgment is just; because I seek not Mine own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent Me.” He is trusting and obeying.
John 17:4 (Jesus showing His dedication to glorifying His Heavenly Father)
“I have glorified Thee on the earth; I have finished the work which Thou gavest Me to do.”
Luke 23:46 (Jesus showing how willingness to surrender unto His Heavenly Father through unwavering obedience at great cost, His life)
“Father, into Thy hands I commend My spirit” and having said thus, He gave up the ghost.