For Me!

For Me!

But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: Philippians 2:7 KJV

This is the season of Easter, when we remember the greatest gift given; the One who sealed our redemption and secured our eternal reality. We talk about what he gave us, but have we ever thought about what He had to give up so we could have what we hold on to today? 

Here was the One called the Word; was with God at the beginning of recorded time, and is declared by God to be the One for whose pleasure the earth and everyone in it was created. He is called the Wisdom and the Power of God. He is the image of the invisible God, so if God is seen as glorious, it means that the Son has the same glory.

Yet, when it was time for sacrifice, He left it all behind. He didn't just leave it all behind; He went back to basics; the minimum. He came down to ny level, took me by the hand and led me to where He was before He came down. His birth was the most simple of events: born to the simplest of homes and the humblest of places. He is Lord and Master, yet He came in the form of a servant so He could teach me the service is the best form of representation. 

He came in my likeness, so I know He can help me. He came in my image, so I know I have help anytime I need it. But in all of these there is a word of caution: I do not see anywhere God compels man to come to Him. It is a decision I must take, knowing full well that rejecting Him to the end will result in eternal damnation. 

God does not compel anyone to follow Him, but let it be known today that one day soon, by choice or compulsion, every knee shall bow, and every tongue confess that Jesus is Lord. Today, whilst you have time, make the right decision. Easter reminds us of what is truly important; don't waste the season. His time of favour is here.