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Daily Devotionals
Day by Day Devotional - Year 5 of 5
Philippians 2:1-11
There is only one secret for finding the way into every heart, for gaining a brother and settling a quarrel: self-denial. It is by contemplating and adoring our incomparable Example that we shall be able to learn this. According to the Lord’s own words, "Whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted", by God (read Luke 14:11; Luke 18:14). Two histories directly opposed to one another are summed up in that short statement: that of the first Adam, who was disobedient unto death, and was followed by his ambitious and rebellious race; and that of Christ Jesus who in love divested Himself of His divine glory, emptying Himself to become man, then humbled Himself such that He could go no lower, even to the death of the cross. The form of a man, the condition of a slave, the ignominious death of a malefactor, such were the steps of this wonderful pathway. Yes, God in complete righteousness had to raise Him to the very height of heaven, to honour Him with a Name above all others. It is by this name of Jesus, so glorious and so gentle, which He took in order to obey, to serve, to suffer and to die, that He will be acknowledged as Lord and will receive universal homage. Dear friend, what is the value of this Name to your heart?
