Most of us dream of being rich and famous. We want a successful career and a nice, fat bank account so we can buy whatever we want.
Paul lays out the pattern for the ultimate Christian life in Philippians 2. He begins by describing the humility and attitude of Christ, who made Himself nothing, even though He is equal with God. Paul ends the chapter with two examples of Christian servants. He said of Timothy, "I have no one else like him. Everyone else looks out for his own interests, not those of Jesus Christ." Paul said of Epaphroditus, "Honor men like him. He almost died for the work of Christ."
Paul says we are to do everything without complaining or arguing. He said, "Even if I am being poured out like a drink offering...." Even when God calls us to sacrifice our life goals and material comfort, He fills our lives with the spiritual blessings of encouragement, unity, comfort, love, fellowship, tenderness, compassion, and joy. He gives our lives purpose.
So, you see, God's goal for your life is not that you will become rich and famous. He wants you to be humble and selfless, putting others first. God's goal is that you will make the Name of Jesus famous. Jesus is the Name above all names. One day every knee will bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is LORD. Why not do that today? Not for your glory, but for the glory of God, your Father.
Paul lays out the pattern for the ultimate Christian life in Philippians 2. He begins by describing the humility and attitude of Christ, who made Himself nothing, even though He is equal with God. Paul ends the chapter with two examples of Christian servants. He said of Timothy, "I have no one else like him. Everyone else looks out for his own interests, not those of Jesus Christ." Paul said of Epaphroditus, "Honor men like him. He almost died for the work of Christ."
Paul says we are to do everything without complaining or arguing. He said, "Even if I am being poured out like a drink offering...." Even when God calls us to sacrifice our life goals and material comfort, He fills our lives with the spiritual blessings of encouragement, unity, comfort, love, fellowship, tenderness, compassion, and joy. He gives our lives purpose.
So, you see, God's goal for your life is not that you will become rich and famous. He wants you to be humble and selfless, putting others first. God's goal is that you will make the Name of Jesus famous. Jesus is the Name above all names. One day every knee will bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is LORD. Why not do that today? Not for your glory, but for the glory of God, your Father.
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