May 27 2026

Wednesday May 27

“Living the Submissive Mind Daily”

Philippians 2:5-11

“Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus…”

Welcome to Pastor’s Chat today. We have walked together through one of the greatest passages in all the Bible: Philippians 2:5–11. Today, we want to review what we have been looking at over the last nine days. During these days, we have seen the humility of Christ, the servanthood of Christ, the obedience of Christ, the sacrifice of Christ, the exaltation of Christ, and the lordship of Jesus Christ. Now we come to the most important question of all: Will we let this mind be in us which also was in Christ Jesus?

Paul did not give this passage merely so that we could admire Jesus intellectually. He gave it to believers so that we would imitate Christ in a very practical way. “Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus.” This is what we have called the submissive mind. Remember, chapter one was the single mind—the mind that is set on Jesus Christ and His gospel. The submissive mind is the mindset that says, “Not my will, but God’s. Not my glory, but His. Not my rights, but loving service.”

My friend, this is the mindset that is the exact opposite of the spirit of the world. The world says, “Promote yourself. Protect yourself. Exalt yourself. Demand your rights.” Jesus says, “Humble yourself. Serve others. Obey the Father. Glorify God.” Humility is not misery. It is the pathway to joy. Philippians, remember, is the epistle of joy. Joy flows from surrender. Pride produces conflict, but humility produces unity. Pride says, “I deserve better.” Humility says, “I deserve judgment, yet God has given me grace.” This perspective changes everything.

Think again about the journey of Jesus in this passage. He was in the form of God. He emptied Himself. He became a servant. He became man. He humbled Himself. He obeyed unto death. God exalted Him. One day every knee will bow to Him. What a Savior! So how do we live out this life practically every day? First, every morning we can begin by surrendering our minds to Jesus Christ. Pray Philippians 2:5: “Lord, let Your mind be in me today,” and ask God to shape your thoughts, your attitudes, and your reactions.

Second, intentionally look for ways to serve others. Humility grows through service. Sometimes the holiest moments happen in the ordinary acts of kindness in our lives: encouraging someone who is discouraged, helping without recognition, listening patiently, meeting a practical need, choosing forgiveness instead of resentment. Third, surrender your rights to the Lord. One of the greatest obstacles to unity is our insistence on personal rights and preferences. As Oswald Chambers said, “The only right you really have is the right to give up your right to yourself.” The mind of Christ willingly lays down selfish demands for the good of others.

Fourth, remember the cross daily. The cross destroys our pride because it reminds us that we are sinners saved entirely by grace. When we stand at Calvary, boasting disappears. Finally, keep your eyes on the exalted Christ. This old world is only temporary. The kingdom of Jesus is eternal. One day every knee will bow and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord. We should live in the light of that coming day.

This mindset is something God wants us to have every day. Churches do not experience revival merely through better programs or louder preaching. Revival begins when believers humble themselves before God. Families change when hearts become servant hearted. Churches become unified when believers stop demanding recognition. Communities are impacted when Christians live like Jesus. The world today desperately needs to see the mind of Christ lived out through His people.

Today, as we close this series, choose humility. Choose obedience. Choose service. Choose surrender. Choose Jesus Christ.

Let us close this series in prayer together. Lord Jesus, thank You for showing us the perfect example of humility, obedience, and love. Forgive us for pride, selfishness, and self-centered living. Let Your mind shape our hearts daily. Teach us to serve others joyfully and glorify the Father in all that we do. May our lives point people to You until the day every knee bows and every tongue confesses that You are Lord. We pray this in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Thank you for joining me through this series on Philippians 2:5–11. I trust you have been as encouraged as I have.

God bless you and may you have a wonderful, wonderful day!