Memory Verse for June 6-12 - Philippians 2:8

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Philippians 2:8 - And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.

As a son growing up in my parents’ house I was obedient. That is I was obedient to a point. I mostly did what I was told, mostly didn’t cause trouble, and was mostly compliant.

However, there were times there were times when I frequented a sand pit that was “off limits”. There were other times when I had rebellious outbursts (to Mom, but not Dad – I knew better). I’m sure there were moments when I flat out disobeyed.

My Lord Jesus was not like that, and I am in told in Philippians 2:5-8 that I am to follow His example. Verse 8 tells us that Jesus as God the Son took on the form of a man. What a letdown that was from His position as God in Heaven.

After He came to earth we are told that He humbled Himself. If Jesus didn’t humble Himself, everyone He came in contact with would have been in trouble, especially those who told Him what He could and could not do.

This humility led to Jesus’ ultimate obedience to God the Father. He obeyed to the point of going to the cross to die for our sins.

To follow Jesus’ example we need to humble ourselves and be obedient to God, even if it means suffering death. Our rights must be surrendered if we are going to serve God well.