advent reading 20.

Philippians 2:5-11
The humility of Christ.

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, but made himself nothing, taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men.  And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death,  even death on a cross.  Therefore God has  highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

What a glorious morning to revel in this truth! Sitting here with a cool breeze coming through the open window, about to make breakfast for my hus and [he's making his own] drink my cocoa tea :)  However, on a somber note, I read this morning that Christopher Hitchens, the world's leading atheist, lost his battle with cancer.  As far as we know, he died as an unbeliever, scorning his Creator, unwilling to come into humble submission to Him.  While many Christians may take different stances on Hitchens and his life, death is never to be rejoiced over, especially when you know that a life ended without knowing and honoring the Lord.  

What a blessing to read this verse and know and understand it - that my eyes have been opened to truth.  I could very well have been just as blind as Hitchens, but God, in His supreme mercy, saved me from that.  If you are in Christ, and these words from God are glorious to you, revel in your salvation.  

It is the most treasured possession you can ever own, in communion with the most perfect Savior you could ever have.