BASIC SCRIPTURE Manna ODM 19 September 3023
BASIC SCRIPTURE: PHILIPPIANS 2:1-11
Philippians 2:1-11 (KJV):
1 If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies,
2 Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.
3 Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
4 Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.
5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:
6 Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:
7 But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:
8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.
9 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:
10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;
11 And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
FINISH READING: Manna ODM 19 September 3023
These verses from Philippians 2 highlight the humility and exaltation of Jesus Christ, emphasizing the importance of unity, selflessness, and having the mind of Christ among believers.
Prayer Points Related to the Passage:
- Unity and Love: Pray for unity among believers, asking God to help you and your fellow Christians be likeminded, having the same love, and being of one accord (Philippians 2:2).
- Humility: Ask God to cultivate humility in your heart and in the hearts of others, so that you may esteem others better than yourselves (Philippians 2:3).
- Selflessness: Pray for a spirit of selflessness, that you may not merely focus on your own concerns but also consider the needs of others (Philippians 2:4).
- Mind of Christ: Seek to have the mind of Christ, who humbled Himself and became a servant (Philippians 2:5-7).
- Obedience: Pray for the grace to be obedient to God, even in the face of challenges and difficulties (Philippians 2:8).
- Exaltation: Thank God for exalting Jesus Christ, giving Him a name above every name (Philippians 2:9).
- Confession of Lordship: Declare that every knee will bow and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father (Philippians 2:10-11).
- Personal Surrender: Take a moment to surrender your life to God, asking Him to use you for His glory and to help you live a life that reflects the humility and obedience of Christ.
These prayer points are centered around the themes of unity, humility, selflessness, and obedience found in Philippians 2:1-11. Praying through these points can help you align your heart and actions with the teachings of this passage.