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The Humble King · First15 Devotional

• 0:04
  [SPEAKER_00]: As we end our week looking to Jesus, today we'll explore one of my favorite aspects of his nature, his humility.
• 0:13
  [SPEAKER_00]: Jesus, the king of all the earth, the one who has every reason to boast and show his power, chooses the path of humility, of submission, of lowering himself.
• 0:28
  [SPEAKER_00]: We have so much to learn from this beautiful king.
• 0:32
  [SPEAKER_00]: It is my hope that you are encouraged and challenged today, but also that your heart is burst open and flooded with worship at the beauty of our Jesus.
• 0:44
  [SPEAKER_00]: Welcome to the first 15 podcast.
• 1:12
  [SPEAKER_00]: Her Scripture for today comes from Philippians 2, verses 5 through 7, Scripture says, Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus,
• 1:27
  [SPEAKER_00]: Who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men.
• 1:46
  [SPEAKER_00]: There has never been a greater depth of humility than what we find in Jesus.
• 1:53
  [SPEAKER_00]: He was a man marked by astonishing sacrifice.
• 1:58
  [SPEAKER_00]: He lived in utter devotion to God the Father and us, his undeserving people.
• 2:06
  [SPEAKER_00]: Philippians 2 vs. 5 through 7 says, 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 emptied himself by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of man.
• 2:31
  [SPEAKER_00]: Jesus became a servant so we could be made sons and daughters.
• 2:37
  [SPEAKER_00]: He took on flesh that our flesh might find true redemption.
• 2:44
  [SPEAKER_00]: He emptied himself of that which he was rightfully owed that we might receive grace upon grace which we've done nothing to deserve.
• 2:56
  [SPEAKER_00]: the coming of Christ we celebrate at Christmas is entirely descriptive of the heart of God.
• 3:04
  [SPEAKER_00]: Just as Jesus came to make a way for us, He comes still.
• 3:10
  [SPEAKER_00]: Just as Jesus came that faithful day millennia ago, He comes to meet with us still.
• 3:18
  [SPEAKER_00]: and just as the world received its greatest gift in Jesus, we still find in the presence of God our greatest gift on a daily basis.
• 3:30
  [SPEAKER_00]: We can find hope and joy in the fact that we serve a humble king.
• 3:37
  [SPEAKER_00]: Our king does nothing from selfish ambition.
• 3:42
  [SPEAKER_00]: Unlike us, he does nothing to better himself or cover for his own inadequacies.
• 3:49
  [SPEAKER_00]: rather because he is already entirely full and complete, he gives of himself freely, that we might live in the light of his grace and love.
• 4:02
  [SPEAKER_00]: He doesn't use his deity to demand anything from us, but instead to give us life, breath, and meaning.
• 4:18
  [SPEAKER_00]: find hope for your past, present, and future.
• 4:23
  [SPEAKER_00]: In the simple truth that Jesus has and will continue to be everything you need.
• 4:31
  [SPEAKER_00]: Open your heart to receive the life-giving presence of your humble king through guided prayer.
• 5:01
  [SPEAKER_00]: as we begin, meditate on the humility of Jesus, allow Scripture to paint a clear picture of the heart of God.
• 5:14
  [SPEAKER_00]: Philippians 2 verses 5 through 7 says, have this mind among yourselves which is yours in Christ Jesus.
• 5:24
  [SPEAKER_00]: Who though he was in the form of God did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men.
• 6:21
  [SPEAKER_00]: and next, choose to trust in the humble leadership of God.
• 6:28
  [SPEAKER_00]: Give Jesus every part of your life, knowing that he doesn't lead you out of selfish motives, but leads you entirely for your good.
• 6:39
  [SPEAKER_00]: In John 10 verse 11, the Lord says, I am the good shepherd.
• 6:58
  [UNKNOWN]: Thank you.
• 7:23
  [SPEAKER_00]: and last, take time to rest in the presence of Jesus, receive the gift of His nearness, find joy in the depth of His love.
• 7:38
  [SPEAKER_00]: Exodus 33 verse 14 says,
• 8:18
  [SPEAKER_00]: Philippians 2 verses 9 through 11, illustrates a truth of the kingdom we as believers need to know.
• 8:35
  [SPEAKER_00]: Scripture says, therefore God has highly exalted Him, and bestowed on Him the name that is above every name.
• 8:45
  [SPEAKER_00]: so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow in heaven and on earth and under the earth.
• 8:54
  [SPEAKER_00]: And every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God, the Father.
• 9:03
  [SPEAKER_00]: Jesus is the perfect example of the truth that everyone who exalts himself will be humbled and he who humbles himself will be exalted.
• 9:14
  [SPEAKER_00]: the pathway to life in God is humility.
• 9:18
  [SPEAKER_00]: When you seek to serve the Father and others as Jesus did, you will discover a well-spring of joy and life not found in prideful pursuits.
• 9:30
  [SPEAKER_00]: Seek to live in humility today.
• 9:33
  [SPEAKER_00]: In fine, unfathomable grace and love in Jesus, your humble king.
• 9:50
  [SPEAKER_00]: Thanks so much for listening to today's podcast.
• 9:53
  [SPEAKER_00]: I'm Josh with first 15.
• 9:56
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• 10:01
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• 10:07
  [SPEAKER_00]: Thanks for joining us this week.
• 10:09
  [SPEAKER_00]: Have a wonderful rest of your day, and may God bless you as you see Kim.