Philippians 2 (6/29/17)
Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves,
Philippians 2:1-3
Here Paul is referring to the body of Christ. As followers we are charged with valuing every part of the body and being of one mind and one spirit to serve the same intended purpose. Because God's love for us is made new each and every day, we are able to readily experience God's love and comfort for ourselves. But Paul points out how truly divine joy is only made complete when we are able to come together as the body of Christ, no matter what state we're from, what church we go to, what our past experiences were, or even what any present conflicts within the body are facing. The key to achieving complete joy is when we are able to humble ourselves and value others before ourselves, and adopt a servants heart in the same way that Jesus did.
I'll be honest, right now I'm struggling. Struggling with my own insecurities that the enemy is casting fear and doubt towards as the leader of this trip and group. I'm not sure if we as a group have been able to come together fully as one mind and one love to seek God's mission for us on this trip. And I take absolute blame for that. I have been good about shepherding to accomplish the tasks of the trip like the assigned ministries, but not always placing humility and love at the forefront of my thoughts and actions. I love each and every one of the members on this trip and in my heart, value them above anything that I've chosen to leave behind in Hawaii: work, rest, comfort... but I haven't always shown it. I make this promise to value my team and others above myself, and see that God's fruition for this trip is exemplified before the week is over. And in doing so, I humbly request that we are able to find a moment within the next two days, where we can all exemplify not only a love for one another, but an exalting of grace and praise towards the brother on our left and right that will enable us to serve as one like-minded body of Christ.
Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves,
Philippians 2:1-3
Here Paul is referring to the body of Christ. As followers we are charged with valuing every part of the body and being of one mind and one spirit to serve the same intended purpose. Because God's love for us is made new each and every day, we are able to readily experience God's love and comfort for ourselves. But Paul points out how truly divine joy is only made complete when we are able to come together as the body of Christ, no matter what state we're from, what church we go to, what our past experiences were, or even what any present conflicts within the body are facing. The key to achieving complete joy is when we are able to humble ourselves and value others before ourselves, and adopt a servants heart in the same way that Jesus did.
I'll be honest, right now I'm struggling. Struggling with my own insecurities that the enemy is casting fear and doubt towards as the leader of this trip and group. I'm not sure if we as a group have been able to come together fully as one mind and one love to seek God's mission for us on this trip. And I take absolute blame for that. I have been good about shepherding to accomplish the tasks of the trip like the assigned ministries, but not always placing humility and love at the forefront of my thoughts and actions. I love each and every one of the members on this trip and in my heart, value them above anything that I've chosen to leave behind in Hawaii: work, rest, comfort... but I haven't always shown it. I make this promise to value my team and others above myself, and see that God's fruition for this trip is exemplified before the week is over. And in doing so, I humbly request that we are able to find a moment within the next two days, where we can all exemplify not only a love for one another, but an exalting of grace and praise towards the brother on our left and right that will enable us to serve as one like-minded body of Christ.
-Brandon
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