SURRENDER ALL

Who, being in very nature God,
    did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage;
rather, he made himself nothing
    by taking the very nature of a servant,
    being made in human likeness.
And being found in appearance as a man,
    he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death—even death on a cross!

Philippians 2:6-8, NIV

About a week ago, the reality of these verses brought me to tears, realizing Jesus surrendered everything but His identity as the Son of God to dwell among us.

The King of Glory was born Kid Ordinary (so it appeared).

HIS PRESENCE

When trouble pops up, I like to handle it quickly and effectively. Makes me a skilled physician, but a frustrated follower of Christ.

Because while Jesus promised in this life you will have trouble, He also told you to keep your peace because He’s already overcome the world.

But that’s tricky because Jesus doesn’t like to move at the pace I think my trouble warrants.

What do you do when it feels like you’re in an emergency room situation but it seems like God’s responding at an outpatient clinic pace?