Jesus Who Has Come to Us
(Philippians 2:5-8)
Jesus, who came to this earth two thousand years ago to forgive our sins, deserves our sincere gratitude, praise, and honor. May we not observe Christmas as an annual event but become people who experience a blessed Christmas, filled with true peace and comfort given by the Lord, so that we can remember this Christmas for a lifetime.
1. Jesus who came as the humble servant
Jesus came into this world as a humble servant. Jesus, who being in very nature God, was born as a human and laid not in a palace but in a humble manger (Philippians 2:6-7, Luke 2:7). Furthermore, when He entered Jerusalem, He did not ride on a horse with a military entourage like the kings of the world but humbly rode on a donkey (Zechariah 9:9). In his boundless humility, Jesus became a friend to the poor, the naked, the sick, and the hungry, serving them with love. Likewise, as Christians, we should resemble the gentle and humble nature of Jesus, living a life of humility, service, and sacrifice.
2. Jesus who revealed core of serving
Jesus, who left the heavenly throne and came to this earth, lived a life of service throughout His entire being. He loved and healed the souls afflicted by the illnesses and wounds that the world overlooked. Jesus mentioned that His purpose for coming into the world was not to receive service but to provide it, ultimately to offer His life as a ransom (Mark 10:45). This statement was demonstrated when Jesus personally washed the feet of His disciples before His crucifixion, revealing the genuine epitome of service. We should always remember that a true leader is not one who is honored from a high position but one who humbles themselves to serve others.
3. Jesus who revealed core of obedience
Jesus, who walked the path of obedience to the will of God all the way to the cross, is the perfect example of the path we should take. Faced with the impending hardship of the cross and death, Jesus tearfully prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me” However, matching His will with that of God, Jesus prayed, “Yet not as I will, but as you will” (Matthew 26:39), and endured the cross, eventually achieving the triumph of resurrection. We should aspire to follow in Jesus’ footsteps by humbling ourselves in prayer and through steadfast obedience to the will of God. We should pray to become victorious disciples of Christ in every aspect of our lives.
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