The Mind of Jesus
In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus (Philippians 2:5).
Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11
Song: “Footprints of Jesus”
Our youngest son decided to try a well-known, online dating service. At the same time, mutual friends were trying to arrange a meeting between him and a girl named Hannah. Before they could meet, they both registered with the dating site and were quickly directed to a potential match—with each other! A year and a half later, they were married.
I don’t know how the computer-dating systems arrange matches. I do know of certain revolutionary insights into relationships from the pages of Scripture. For example, the apostle Paul directs us to adopt the mindset of Jesus.
Jesus put others first. He gave up His divine privileges and took on human likeness for our benefit. In light of His example, we can assume that a willingness to sacrifice for others is the key to fulfilling relationships. When you think of it, it’s like the Golden Rule applied to a man and woman: Put your partner ahead of yourself.
If such an emphasis began to infuse society, it would truly revolutionize our world. Marriages would become contests in which each spouse tries to outdo the other in doing good for one another. Dissensions would dissolve. Quarreling would cease.
Want more out of life for yourself? Then seek to do more for someone else.
What an incredible challenge, Lord! To be more like Jesus. Help me as I strive to follow in the steps of the one in whose name I pray, Christ the Lord. Amen.