Philippians 2:6-8 NLT
6 Though he was God, he did not think of equality with God as something to cling to.
7 Instead, he gave up his divine privileges; he took the humble position of a slave and was born as a human being. When he appeared in human form,
8 he humbled himself in obedience to God and died a criminal’s death on a cross.
The results of operating humility and honor.
Philippians 2:9-11 NLT
9 Therefore, God elevated him to the place of highest honor and gave him the name above all other names,
10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth,
11 and every tongue declare that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Philippians 2:5 NLT
You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had.
Our salvation comes to us the same way. Humility and honor lead the way to restored sonship and effective witness.
Philippians 2:13-16 NLT
13 For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him.
14 Do everything without complaining and arguing,
15 so that no one can criticize you. Live clean, innocent lives as children of God, shining like bright lights in a world full of crooked and perverse people.
16 Hold firmly to the word of life;…
The results of operating humility and honor.
Philippians 2:17-18 NLT
17 But I will rejoice even if I lose my life, pouring it out like a liquid offering to God, just like your faithful service is an offering to God. And I want all of you to share that joy.
18 Yes, you should rejoice, and I will share your joy.
Live with rejoicing and joy.
Luke 2:48-50 NLT
48 His parents didn’t know what to think. “Son,” his mother said to him, “why have you done this to us? Your father and I have been frantic, searching for you everywhere.”
49 “But why did you need to search?” he asked. “Didn’t you know that I must be in my Father’s house?”
50 But they didn’t understand what he meant.
Luke 2:51 NASB
And He went down with them and came to Nazareth, and He continued to be subject to them; and His mother treasured all these things in her heart.
The results of operating humility and honor.
Luke 2:52 NLT
Jesus grew in wisdom and in stature and in favor with God and all the people.
John 2:3-5 NIV
3 When the wine was gone, Jesus’ mother said to him, “They have no more wine.”
4 “Woman, why do you involve me?” Jesus replied. “My hour has not yet come.”
5 His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.”
The results of operating humility and honor.
John 2:11 NIV
What Jesus did here in Cana of Galilee was the first of the signs through which he revealed his glory; and his disciples believed in him.
Matthew 26:39 NLT
He went on a little farther and bowed with his face to the ground, praying, “My Father! If it is possible, let this cup of suffering be taken away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine.”
Matthew 26:42 NLT
Then Jesus left them a second time and prayed, “My Father! If this cup cannot be taken away unless I drink it, your will be done.”
Matthew 26:44 NLT
So he went to pray a third time, saying the same things again.
The results of operating humility and honor.
The death and resurrection of Jesus fulfilled the plan of God.
The devil is defeated, and humanity has a savior and advocate.
Hebrews 10:8-9 NLT
8 First, Christ said, “You did not want animal sacrifices or sin offerings or burnt offerings or other offerings for sin, nor were you pleased with them” (though they are required by the law of Moses).
9 Then he said, “Look, I have come to do your will.” He cancels the first covenant in order to put the second into effect.
Psalms 40:6-8 NLT
6 You take no delight in sacrifices or offerings. Now that you have made me listen, I finally understand— you don’t require burnt offerings or sin offerings.
7 Then I said, “Look, I have come. As is written about me in the Scriptures:
8 I take joy in doing your will, my God, for your instructions are written on my heart.”
Psalms 40:3 NLT
He has given me a new song to sing, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see what he has done and be amazed. They will put their trust in the LORD.
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Exalting my Savior beyond emotion or circumstance empowers me to operate in humility and honor.
The result is walking in fellowship with my Father, guided by His will, not mine.