The Mind Of Christ

"Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus."  Philippians 2:5.  The mind of Christ is to be our goal.  We are to ever seek to become like Jesus.  Jesus had a lifestyle that we are to imitate.  The next few verses show us the mind of Christ.  The mind of Jesus was one of humility.  He thought more of others than Himself.  He was obedient to the will of the Father.  The design of God was for Christ to come into the world and die for all humanity.  The reason for this death and sacrifice was because of sin.  Jesus had a mind of sacrifice.  He willingly offered Himself so that we might have a relationship with God.  That sacrifice reached its high mark in the cross.  The One who was indeed God in the flesh took upon Himself the form of man and died the cruel death of the cross.  This death was not for Himself, but for me and all others.  We are to be as Christ.  We are to submit our will unto the will of God.  We are to serve and glorify God.  We are to be instruments in His hand to promote His will and bring honor and praise unto Him.  The mind of Jesus is to be our mind.