In Sunday’s message, we see Paul draw upon the deep teaching of the incarnation as a solution to the divisions and infighting being experienced in the Church at Philippi. He calls the church to imitate Christ who refused to take advantage of his divine prerogatives and became a common servant to humanity.
Paul’s great affection for the Philippian church is evident in the early verses of this letter where he identifies Philippians believers as saints– those who have been set apart by God for his purposes. Because that designation brings with it the responsibility to live holy lives, we should live out of our identity and spiritual calling. Paul also calls us to maintain joy despite our circumstances because our joy is based upon a deep seated trust in God that he will work in and through our circumstances to bring about his purposes in our lives.
