Rev Andrew Fitzgerald – Press on for Christ! – Philippians 2:1-11

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“Make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind.”
(Philippians 2:2)

With Philippians 1:3-5 in mind, sadly there are some who do not share joy in partnering in the gospel. Yet we read in the New Testament about a God whose heart’s desire, and very action in Christ (as the temple curtain was turn in two), is for unity. In Philippians 2, the first major point made by Paul is that the church should be one – in love, spirit and mind. No easy task but agreeing to love Jesus, follow Him and live according to the gospel. His second major theme in this chapter is that we should be servants, exampled by the attitude of Jesus; “Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to His own advantage; rather, He made Himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant” (Philippians 2:6-7). This servant-hearted and sacrificial lifestyle was worth it, for “God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name that is above every name” (Philippians 2:9). Whilst we’re not Jesus, the same promise is made to those who are faithful to Christ – we will be raised and seated with Him in the heavenly realms (Ephesians 2:9). Praise God!