Philippians 2:5-11 (NIV)

⁵ In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus:

⁶ Who, being in very nature God,
did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage;
⁷ rather, he made himself nothing
by taking the very nature of a servant,
being made in human likeness.
⁸ And being found in appearance as a man,
he humbled himself
by becoming obedient to death—
even death on a cross!

⁹ Therefore God exalted him to the highest place
and gave him the name that is above every name,
¹⁰ that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow,
in heaven and on earth and under the earth,
¹¹ and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord,
to the glory of God the Father.

Reflection:
With the immense popularity of social media outlets like Facebook, My Space, Google Plus and Twitter, we live in an era that is captivated by self-expression.  An individual’s achievements, social status, opinions and possessions are continually monitored, promoted and even applauded by others. So basically much of today’s life is centered on the expression and approval of “me” or “I”.

Jesus Christ also entered into a self-centered world where people were continually jockeying for their own recognition and status.  His presence even threatened the status of the religious leaders of that time.  Jesus proceeds to turn the whole world upside down by coming here to serve others and not to be served.  He sets the ultimate example of how we are to be before God and how to relate with one another as He humbled Himself and poured out His life for others.  As we come to understand Christ’s heart and experience His mercy in our own lives, we can overcome the “me” culture, and overflow His love and mercy into our relationships with one another.

Responding to the Transmission:
In response to God’s mercy, let’s pray that we would have the same heart and mindset as Jesus in our relationships with one another.