Hark The Herald Angel Sing - part 8
Mild he lays his glory by,
born that man no more may die,
born to raise us the sons of earth,
born to give them second birth.
“Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God, a thing to be grasped, but emptied Himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men.” Phil 2:5-7
I doubt I could recommend reading the book of Philippians enough. This hymn hits upon one of my favorite passages of the book directing our attention to the incredible humility of Jesus Christ. He lays His glory to the side taking instead the form of a servant. Have you considered the love of Christ from this perspective, the humiliation He embraced and endured to accomplish your redemption?
Why was Christ born in Bethlehem all those years ago? He is named Jesus because He will save His people from their sin. He is born to conquer death. He is born to raise and resurrect. He is born that we might be born again! (John 3) He came down to lift us up.
My prayer for all of us this Advent season the joy of this hymn in the depths of our hearts. That we would join the anthem of the skies, the angel’s song! That we would be overcome with the good news of Christmas as were the shepherds who heard that original angelic proclamation!
Slow down this season! Pray and Listen!
born that man no more may die,
born to raise us the sons of earth,
born to give them second birth.
“Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God, a thing to be grasped, but emptied Himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men.” Phil 2:5-7
I doubt I could recommend reading the book of Philippians enough. This hymn hits upon one of my favorite passages of the book directing our attention to the incredible humility of Jesus Christ. He lays His glory to the side taking instead the form of a servant. Have you considered the love of Christ from this perspective, the humiliation He embraced and endured to accomplish your redemption?
Why was Christ born in Bethlehem all those years ago? He is named Jesus because He will save His people from their sin. He is born to conquer death. He is born to raise and resurrect. He is born that we might be born again! (John 3) He came down to lift us up.
My prayer for all of us this Advent season the joy of this hymn in the depths of our hearts. That we would join the anthem of the skies, the angel’s song! That we would be overcome with the good news of Christmas as were the shepherds who heard that original angelic proclamation!
Slow down this season! Pray and Listen!
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