The Master Himself, the meek and lowly Lamb of God commanded us, "Learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart" (Matthew 11:29).
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Paul emphasizes what he has written by adding, "Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who . . . took upon him the form of a servant . . . and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross" (Philippians 2:5, 7-8).
The self-emptying in the heavenly glory, the form of a servant during His earthly life, and then the humbling death of the cross—this was the mind of Christ. Our salvation is rooted in the spirit and practice of a life like this.
Through our lowliness and meekness, as we bear with one another in love, Christ will be magnified and our hearts sanctified. It will become obvious to all that we have been with Jesus.
The heart of a servant diligently works to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. It is not what we know or say about the beauty of love, the unity of the Body, and the power of the Holy Spirit that proves the true Christian life.
Only through our meekness and lowliness in our daily dealings with our fellow-Christians, even when they tempt and try us, do we show we will sacrifice anything to maintain the unity of the Spirit.
Jesus gives the name of chief to the servant of all. It may not be easy, but Christ came from heaven to bring humility back to this earth and to work it out in our hearts.
Is the Church teaching the lowliness and meekness of Christ and giving it the place it holds in the will and word of God? Do we make an effort to maintain this standard of Christian living and keep the unity of the Spirit from being disturbed by pride?
In our own search after a deeper spiritual life, is this meekness and lowliness our heart's desire and confident hope?
Let this be the first thing we ask of God—a heart humbled by His infinite love and yielded to His Holy Spirit to work out in us, and in His Body around us, the blessed likeness of Jesus our Lord. By the Spirit's grace, humility can become the habit of a life devoted to God.
Let us not forget to link the thought of a Christ-like lowliness with the Holy Spirit and His power. In the power of the Spirit, Christ humbled Himself on the cross as a sacrifice to God. As we fully yield ourselves to the Life of the Spirit, the meekness and lowliness of our Lord can be found in us. Let us believe that He can and will work it in us.
(Chapter 11, pp. 58-60, italics added)
by Andrew Murray
Copyright © 1984
Copyright © 1984
by Whitaker House
Used by permission
Let's pray-
"Father, I come before your Throne, and put you in remembrance of my family – parents, spouse, children and grandchildren. I pray that we will walk as Jesus walked. We clothe ourselves with humility, knowing that you give grace to the humble. I pray that we will walk in self-confidence because Jesus is our Lord. It is my prayer that we will live for the glory of God in Christ Jesus. Amen"
Colossians 3:12; Romans 6:11
Colossians 3:12; Romans 6:11
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Today's Bible verses-
to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken
together and running over, will be poured into
your lap. For with the measure you use, it will
be measured to you ."
I Peter 4:10 (NIV) "Each one should use whatever
gift he has received to serve others."
Psalm 139:14-16 (NCV) “I praise you because you
made me in an amazing and wonderful way. What
you have done is wonderful. I know this very well.
You saw my bones being formed as I took shape in
my mother's body. When I was put together there, you
saw my body as it was formed. All the days planned for
me were written in your book before I was one day old.”
Psalm 139:14-16 (NCV) “I praise you because you
made me in an amazing and wonderful way. What
you have done is wonderful. I know this very well.
You saw my bones being formed as I took shape in
my mother's body. When I was put together there, you
saw my body as it was formed. All the days planned for
me were written in your book before I was one day old.”
~ Mary Southerland- "My possessions are nothing more than resources loaned to me by God for me to disperse. They are not earned rewards or deserved pleasures. Every spiritual gift, every financial resource, and each possession has been given to me by God as a way to serve others." www.marysoutherland.com
Words of wisdom-
~ When we take time to be still in God's Presence, there are immeasurable benefits. We're strengthened in our faith, filled with His Peace and set apart for sacred use.
~ To smooth out the path before you hold onto the Lord's Hand in deliberate dependence on Him. Begin each day spending time with Him so you can experience His Peace.
~ To smooth out the path before you hold onto the Lord's Hand in deliberate dependence on Him. Begin each day spending time with Him so you can experience His Peace.
Today's sermon spotlight-
Week 4: A Life That Reflects Wholesome Teaching
Potsdam- Rick Sinclair
July 23, 2017
List of recent sermons of CFC ministers. CFC Potsdam NY church has a live service at 10 am Sunday's for shut-ins. If for some reason you can't make it to the church you usually attend, click on the above link, and still get fed!
Jean's blog (Click to see snippets of the 7 recent posts)
Helpful ways the Lord helped me in my marriage
Upcoming posts-
Consequences of Choices for Generations
#25 Working Together with Christ
24th- Tuesday's post by Andrew Murray
#26 United in Ministry
26th- Thursday's post by Andrew Murray
What Happens at the NH Teen Challenge?
28th- Saturday's post by Jean Oathout
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