Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped (Philippians 2.5-6)

How could Jesus, God incarnate, choose to not count His equality within the Godhead? We find it infinitely difficult to recognize when we are not equal to governing legislators and legates. We look at the rulers of this world and we think, "I am equal with them. I could make a better decision than that." That may be true, but we don't naturally find ourselves saying, "I will submit my will to that leader even though I disagree with their decision." Even in the best circumstances our pride aims to cripple our obedience, and abuses make us jaded to future trust.

And yet, Jesus, who is the very radiance of the glory of the Father and the exact imprint of His nature, humbled Himself. There is no inequality within the Godhead but what God chooses to exercise. And so even though the Father, Son and Holy Spirit are equal, the Son chooses serve the Father, and the Spirit to the Father and Son. As humans made in the image of God we find this both incomprehensible and immensely appealing.

When we humble ourselves and stop attempting self-salvation and cry out to Jesus for our redemption, we meet with Jesus the Humble. Jesus who did not consider Himself equal with the Father and so stepped into our humanity so that we might be saved! And in Christ-like humility we meet with a joy unspeakable and full of glory because we have truly meet with Jesus.

Jesus, thank you for humbling yourself for my sake. Help me humble myself to see others lifted up before Your throne.