We are called to put others first...Philippians 2:3
Paul was writing to the Christians in Philippi from a prison in Rome. Paul had started the church in Philippi on his second of three missionary journeys. He encouraged the Christians there to continue their good work. Paul told them to be interested in the lives of other people more than in there own lives. He encouraged them to think and act like Jesus. Jesus considered the needs of other people more important than his own needs. Even though he was God in human form, he served others.
Jesus could have been and done anything he wanted to. He could have been a political success and risen to the position of earthly king. The possibilities for wealth or personal fame were endless. Instead he chose to spend time with people who were lost, lonely, sick, and hopeless. He used his power to heal and save others. He did ordinary things like attending a wedding or eating a meal with friends. In one of his most humble moments, he washed dirty feet of his disciples so they might understand how important it was to serve others and remain humble.
Jesus never considered himself better than anyone else, even though he was.
His life was a phenomenal display of humility. Put others first by treating everyone the same. Take the initiative to put the best interest, of others first.
Selah people' and friends putting others first goes against your very nature. In fact, in your own strength, you can't even do it -not on a consistent basis. If you're going to obey this command, you're going to have to turn it over to the One who succeeded in putting others first for a whole lifetime. Today in our sermon I shared how singer Chris Thomlin pointed out that we are all Christ creations much like a guitar was created for the purpose of playing music on you and I were created for a special purpose. Choose today to seek what God has planned for you and to do what he has called you to do for others.
"Peace be with you as you seek to place others first. Grab someone and tell them just how much God loves them."
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Your pastor,
Rev Muston (PreacherPatrick)
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