Monday, April 2, 2012

4/3/12- Humility of Christ in His Incarnation

42- 4/3- WLC- 47
Q. 47. How did Christ humble himself in his conception and birth?
A. Christ humbled himself in his conception and birth, in that, being from all eternity the Son of God, in the bosom of the Father, he was pleased in the fullness of time to become the son of man, made of a woman of low estate, and to be born of her; with divers circumstances of more than ordinary abasement.

But so shall it not be among you: but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your minister: And whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be servant of all. (Mark 10:43-44)

Have the same mindset as Christ Jesus, who being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped; rather he emptied himself, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness... and being found as a man, he humbled himself. (Philippians 2)

Thoughts: Jesus left the grandest place for one of the poorest, less-healthy places.  From a throne to a stable-cave is quite a contrast. He was made like us in every respect (Heb. 2:17).  But it is clear to us that God is humbling himself out of love for us.  He is the rescuer who leaves his comfort in order to peril himself for our rescue.  So we should have the same mind- and humble ourselves.  We should seek to serve rather than be served-- to give of ourselves instead of asking how Christ or others might give to us. 

Prayer:  Lord, show me opportunities to serve for your glory, remembering your service and humility.  


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