Radical Attitude Adjustment

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Encouragement for your daily walk with God

We choose our attitudes; they don’t just happen. The apostle Paul agrees. He urged Christ followers to have the same attitude that Jesus had. Easier said than done, right? But think about Jesus’ attitude for a moment. His place was at the right hand of the Father, ruling the universe. No position could be more glorious or honorable than the Father’s right hand. His relationship with the Father gave Him the right to that honor.

Jesus voluntarily let go of that right. Nothing, not even His position in heaven, would prevent Him from doing His Father’s will. The love He had for the Father compelled Him to make any sacrifice necessary in order to be obedient to Him. When the Father required a spotless sacrifice for the sins of mankind, Jesus did not cling to His rights, nor did He argue that He was above the rebellious creatures of dust, therefore unwilling to suffer for them (Isaiah 53:7). Rather, He relinquished the glory of His heavenly existence in order to become a man. He was born in a cave; he slept in a feeding trough—a manger. His life was spent preparing for the day when He would suffer an excruciating execution. He did all of that willingly.

If you find yourself struggling with the will of God, or hesitant to do it, ask the Holy Spirit to help you have the same selfless attitude that Jesus demonstrated. Chose to be like-minded. God will be honored, and you will be blessed when you make that radical attitude adjustment.

Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 2:5)