The Mind Of Christ In You

"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.. He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross." (1)

"Jesus was the majesty of heaven, the beloved commander of the angels, who delighted to do His pleasure. He was one with God, 'in the bosom of the Father' (2), yet He thought it not a thing to be desired to be equal with God while man was lost in sin and misery. He stepped down from His throne, He lift His crown and royal scepter, and clothed His divinity with humanity. He humbled Himself even to the death of the cross, that man might be exalted to a seat with Him upon His throne. ["To him who overcomes I will grant to sit with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne." (3)] In Him we have a complete offering, an infinite sacrifice, a mighty Saviour, who is able to save to the uttermost all that come to God by Him. In love He comes to reveal the Father, to reconcile man to God, to make him a new creature renewed after the image of Him who created him.

"Our heavenly Father made an infinite sacrifice in giving His Son to die for fallen man. The price paid for our redemption should give us exalted views of what we may become through Christ.

"In order to fully realize the value of salvation, it is necessary to understand what it cost. In consequence of limited ideas of the sufferings of Christ, many place a low estimate upon the great work of the atonement. The glorious plan of man's salvation was brought about through the infinite love of God the Father. In this divine plan is seen the most marvelous manifestation of the love of God to a fallen race. Such love as is manifested in the gift of God's beloved Son amazed the holy angels. 'God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.' (4)" (5)

The Saviour is the brightness of His Father's glory and the express image of His person. He possesses divine majesty, perfection, and excellence. He is equal with God. "It pleased the Father that in Him all the fullness should dwell, and by Him to reconcile all things to Himself-- having made peace through the blood of His cross." (6)

And we have the privilege to have "this mind in you which was also in Christ Jesus".

1. Philippians 2:5-8.
2. John 1:18.
3. Revelation 3:21.
4. John 3:16.
5. God's Amazing Grace, p. 160.
6. Colossians 1:19, 20.