"He Humbled Himself." Philippians 2:8

This phrase is so simple. When I first read this verse, I just quickly passed it and didn't think much about it. Of coarse he humbled himself. The common phrase: "Christ lowered himself and was a servant. We need to be like Christ." Wow, how many times have I heard that. But as I started pondering the passage and talking things over with God, I began to go off thinking about how Jesus humbled himself. I thought about the six hours at calvary. His head hung low in humiliation. His face completely gone and his bones all out of joint. His heart was slowing its beat. He was naked and heartbroken. He was their King! He loved these people. He only wanted to help them and free them. He sat on the throne at the right hand of the Father and was now viewed as the worst creature who lived on earth. He was given the opportunity to live among the very creatures he created. He could have relationships with them and talk with them face to face like thousands of years before in Eden. But he was rejected. Rejected! just thinking about the feelings in his heart makes me feel terrible. I cannot imagine what thoughts passed through his head on the mount that day on Calvary. I cannot comprehend the passion he has for his creation. My God, I wish I could understand my King's heart. He is so beyond us. I become so overwhelmed when I think about that day that will come when everyone will finally declare the honor that the King deserves! What an incredible day we have ahead of us! I constantly think about that moment and what it will feel like! It makes this life worth living. There is so much to look forward to in the future. My hope is that I can humble myself and quietly fulfill my purpose here on earth the rest of the days of my life. Its a struggle to find a way to devote every breath to have a purpose in God's plan. It takes focus and love. But I don't want to waste a single second on this earth. The only reason I am alive is to honor my King. So may God be lifted up and exalted and may I lower myself to be a servant to his children and carry out his plans for me!