Obedience

Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men. And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross. – Philippians 2.5-8

Jesus humbled Himself and became obedient.

That’s a pretty profound statement isn’t it. Jesus, the Maker of heaven and earth became obedient. That alone is and amazing challenge to us. Obedience is rarely easy. If there is any doubt about that think about how long it takes a child to learn how to disobey. It goes no easier as we get older. And yet, Jesus chose obedience to the eternal plan of salvation.

How long did His obedience last? It lasted even to the point of death on the cross. At the last He prayed for deliverance from His fate – but even then, He yielded to will of the Father. Jesus, the Creator became obedient to the death His people had caused by disobedience. 

So how far are we to obey God? Obedience is, and the children’s goes, the very best way to show that we believe, so we must ask ourselves if we are obeyers. Are far are we willing to obey? What does it take to stop us from obeying?

Jesus came to earth to bring us eternal life. He gave it all for us – even going to that cruel cross. If that is our example oughtn’t we be able to obey Him in the little that he asks of us? Can’t we live lives that honour Him? Can’t we take the message of salvation to the world around us? Can’t we love God and love others?

With Jesus’ example of obedience how can we not obey.