Philippians 2:5-11. 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.
Who is Jesus, the One living in you? He is not merely a teacher, a prophet, or a moral example—He is in very nature God. The eternal Son of God stepped down from heaven’s throne, clothed Himself in human flesh, and entered our world to reveal the invisible God. He is the Creator and the Sustainer of all things. Yet, in humility, He became one of us to redeem what was lost. On that cross, He bore our sins, set us free from the curse of hell, and crushed the head of the enemy, the devil. Through Him, we have been redeemed forever.
And yet, this same Christ lives in you through the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 3:16). The Lord of all creation has chosen to establish His throne within you. You are His dwelling place, His temple, His chosen vessel. Because of this truth, you have nothing to fear. “You have been set free from the law of sin and death by the law of the Spirit of life” (Romans 8:2). The Spirit within you gives you power to overcome your weaknesses and the world. “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control” (2 Timothy 1:7).
When Christ was crucified, your old self was crucified with Him (Galatians 2:20). The sinful nature that once ruled you no longer has authority. You are a new creation, raised with Christ to walk in His life and power. The cross destroyed the power of sin, and the resurrection opened the way for you to live in victory.
To live in this new identity means daily surrender. Every selfish ambition, every trace of pride, every thought of unbelief must be nailed to the cross. You no longer live for yourself, but Christ lives in you. The more you yield to His Spirit, the more His life flows through you.
Jesus has also given you full access to His kingdom. He said, “Truly I tell you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven… For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them” (Matthew 18:18–20). This means heaven’s throne moves when you pray in Jesus’ name, and His angel armies are mobilized in your situation.
Wherever you go, Christ’s presence goes with you. When His people gather, His Church is established, and the gates of hell cannot prevail against it (Matthew 16:18). You are part of that unshakable Church—called, chosen, and empowered to proclaim the gospel until all nations hear.
Even now, Jesus walks with you, just as He did with the two disciples on the road to Emmaus (Luke 24:15). Though they did not recognize Him at first, He opened the Scriptures to them until their hearts burned within them (Luke 24:32). When they realized who He was, they could not remain silent—they ran back to Jerusalem to proclaim, “The Lord has risen indeed!” (Luke 24:34).
That same living Christ walks beside you in your doubts, your weariness, and your confusion. He speaks through His Word, opening your eyes to see His truth. When you truly meet Him—when your heart is ignited by His presence—everything changes. Despair turns to hope, fear turns to faith, and silence turns to proclamation.
So, if you feel weary today, meet Jesus again in His Word. Let His Spirit breathe new life into you. The same Lord who reigns above all creation is alive in you, empowering you to live, to overcome, and to proclaim His name.
Prayer. Lord Jesus, thank You for watching over me with eyes like blazing fire. Thank You for strengthening my heart through Your Word. Keep me from the evil one and make me a person of prayer who walks in step with Your Spirit. In Your precious name, Amen.