Philippians 2
Examples
The attitude of Christ is before me as an example of a submissive mind.
In grace He came and humbled Himself to take the place of hopeless men.
To the death of the cross from heaven’s highest place, He came in humility,
And has every right to expect that same mind to be found in me.
He was the Highest of the high, to Him all seraphim and angels bow.
For Him to leave such glory and be found in fashion as a man here below,
Was an act of such unparalleled grace, that my soul is ever amazed –
The Lord of glory humbled so low that upon the cross He was raised.
Not one person can ever say He never experienced pain like mine.
Such a lowly stoop was a choice He made from His own submissive mind.
How much more should I, a sinner, who on God had no claim at all –
Humble myself to meet needs of God’s people even when they fall.
The apostle Paul is an example to me of a brother, who though in jail,
Was willing to make that sacrifice even when some saints had failed;
He was aware of their danger of falling into some snare and lose their identity.
So he sent some other men to learn their state and set his mind at ease.
Timothy, though a younger man, was blessed with a servant’s mind.
He had submitted himself to Paul’s leadership, not sure what he would find.
When a man has had servant training, he is man that you can trust.
He will not be one high-minded, but seeing God at work, will rejoice.
A brother like Epaphroditus who is faithful, and has experiences to prove,
He knows what it is to labor and be a soldier in the army of the Lord –
Is a man who can help the Lord’s people to keep a balance ‘cause he cares,
And will not be demanding, and their burdens he will gladly share.
An attitude of submission, like the Lord had should be seen on everyone.
The servant-hood of the saints should be taught as the assembly is moving on.
Depth of character is a gradual thing learned from God as in life we move ahead.
As these things are seen there is joy in the Lord, and the hearts of the saints are glad.
“Father, I do chose to put on the submissive mind, to listen and really hear what Thy people are saying when there are undercurrents and issues that keeping them from sweet fellowship. May I not speak too fast, and yet not keep silent when something should be addressed. May I speak as Christ spoke when faced with genuine confusion and as well, when there is obvious deception. May the power to accomplish Thy divine purpose be done by the Spirit’s power, not my own. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”
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