Anglican Devotional 14 September 2023 – Jesus Humbled Himself

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The Daily Fountain Devotional of the Church Of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) 14 September 2023 – Jesus Humbled Himself

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TOPIC: Jesus Humbled Himself

READ: Philippians 2:5-11 (NKJV)

Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus,

who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God,

but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, [and] coming in the likeness of men.

And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to [the point of] death, even the death of the cross.

Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name,

that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth,

and [that] every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ [is] Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

THE MESSAGE:

In Jesus we see perfect humility exemplified with every due respect to God the Father. Though He was God, He did not count equality with God but emptied Himself, a thing to be grasped. Jesus Christ emptied Himself of equality with God, God form or God body, and the spirit body that He lived in from eternity, to take human form. He emptied Himself of immortality of body, also the glory He had with the Father before the world began, His authority in heaven and on earth (which was given back to Him after the resurrection), and His divine attributes and outward powers that He had with the Father from eternity.

When Jesus appeared in human form, He humbled Himself absolutely, learnt obedience through suffering – with every humility to the extent of being obedient unto death, even death on a cross. Through death on the cross, He destroyed he who has the power of death – Satan! He lay down His life and took it back to save us. God responded accordingly: Exalted Him highly and bestowed on Him the name above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee shall bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to God’s own glory. God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble. Humble yourself before God, He will uplift you in due season.

PRAYER: God make us humble and faithful servants in Jesus’ name. Amen.

The Daily Fountain Devotional of the Church Of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) provides daily scriptural readings and reflections to help individuals deepen their relationship with God. This edition for 14 September 2023 focuses on the theme of forgiveness and explores how we can receive and extend forgiveness to others as Christ did for us. Join us in this enriching journey of faith and discover the power of forgiveness in your life.

Openheavens Com NG : Unless you are born again,you can not see the Kingdom of God .Please say the displayed prayer below in faith:



Dear God, I come before you as a sinner, recognizing my need for forgiveness. I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and that He died on the cross for my sins. I am truly sorry for my actions and the ways I have fallen short. I repent of my sins and ask for your forgiveness. I invite Jesus into my heart and life, to be my Lord and Savior. Please guide and transform me from this day forward. Thank you for your grace and mercy. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.