Modern people find it easy to believe Jesus was a man, but difficult to believe he was God. In Jesus, God and man are united with two natures in one person. Even though the natures are united in Jesus Christ, they remain separate, whole and unchanged, without mixture or confusion.
The Bible says, “He was like God in every way, but he did not think that his being equal with God was something to use for his own benefit. Instead, he gave up everything, even his place with God. He accepted the role of a servant, appearing in human form” (Philippians 2:6-7).
In our pride, we want to hold on to what we have. But Jesus as God lowered himself and became a servant. He entered the world as a baby. He grew up in the small town of Nazareth, where he learned how to be a carpenter. Jesus began his ministry knowing it would lead him to a lonely cross where he would give his life for our sins that we might live.
This is all very hard to understand, but it is true. As Donald said, “Anything is possible for God.”
Think About This: The Lord Jesus Christ is fully God and fully man in one person. This makes him unique!
Memorize This Truth: “He gave up everything, even his place with God. He accepted the role of a servant, appearing in human form” (Philippians 2:7).
If Jesus left the glory and riches of heaven to become a servant on earth, what should we leave to serve him? (Bible clue: Matthew 16:24)
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