A Reflection On Becoming Like Jesus

When I want to reflect Jesus’ humility

When we think of having the mind of Christ, we usually think in terms of getting His direction and following His will. We’re focused on action. But God has a higher purpose. He is focused on character. When He gives us the mind of Jesus, He is giving us the one gift that will fundamentally alter our sinful, conflict-prone nature and shape us into the very image of God.

What is Jesus’ mind like? In Philippians 2, Paul tells us of Jesus’ humility. Though He was God incarnate, He was a humble, obedient servant—a dying servant, in fact. Humility isn’t usually our goal when we strive for godly thinking, but it’s the first element of character that God will work in us. If we haven’t learned the humility of Jesus, we’ll never really understand His resurrection power. Our prayers will lack strength because they lack the nature of a servant. Our work will lack power because it doesn’t conform to His character. And our fellowship will lack unity because, unlike Jesus, we aren’t looking out for each other’s interests.

You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had.

Philippians 2:5