The Attitude of Obedience

Today I want you to see the underlying attitude of obedience, modeled by our Lord. It is found in Philippians 2:5-9,

Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to death— even death on a cross! Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name

When Jesus coexisted with the Father in eternity past, the Father said, “Son, we need You to go down and be born in a stable, be raised in a poor carpenter’s home, and give up Your life.”

Jesus could have said no, but He didn’t. He said, “Yes, Father.”

And as He prayed in Gethsemane, agonizing over the thought of being separated from the bright presence of the Father, He said, “O My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as You will” (Matthew 26:39).

He could have said no. But He said, “Yes, Father.”

And even hanging upon the cross, having been beaten and disfigured, gasping for every breath, knowing that the end was near—He became obedient to death.

He could have said no. But He said, “Yes, Father.”

Through His attitude of obedience, we can receive eternal life. I am so grateful our Savior obeyed the Father!

That is the same attitude of obedience that should be in us.