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.
How do you walk with Christ in this twisted and crooked generation? To walk with Christ in such a world requires both inner transformation and outward testimony. It is not simply about outward morality but about living in union with the Lord Jesus Christ—sharing His mindset, taking up His cross, and standing in His victory.
First, you must walk with the mind of Christ (Philippians 2:5). What does this mean? It means you invite Him as Lord and King to the throne of your heart and mind. Make His will your will. Make His plans your plans. Make His purpose your purpose in life. Let giving Him glory and honor become the greatest joy of your life.
To do this, approach your Father’s throne with an attitude of total submission, just as Jesus did to His Father (Philippians 2:5–8). Only then will you begin to understand the heart of “God our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth” (1 Timothy 2:4).
When you have this mindset, your prayer life will change. You will pray not for selfish needs but according to His will. You will seek the greatest blessing of all—His kingdom and His righteousness (Matthew 6:33). You will pray with the heart of an evangelist: “Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should” (Ephesians 6:19–20).
God will read your heart, hear your prayer, and open a door for your message so that you may proclaim the mystery of Christ (Colossians 4:2–3). Knowing this, Paul prayed on all occasions (Ephesians 6:18), did not stop praying for the believers (Colossians 1:9), and always prayed with joy (Philippians 1:7). This is a mark of those who walk with Christ.
Second, to walk with Christ you must fix your eyes on the cross with humility (Philippians 2:8). We have been saved by grace. Only when we acknowledge that there is no hope apart from the cross of Christ will we be set free from the curse of sin. We cannot overcome sin by repentance alone or by trying harder to live a godly life. The burden of our sin is impossible for us to carry. That is why “the Lord laid on Him the iniquity of us all” (Isaiah 53:6). When you kneel before the cross and confess that Jesus is your True Priest who gave Himself as a ransom for your life, you realize that He has already canceled your sins by the blood He shed.
The same is true in our battle against Satan. On your own, you cannot overcome the powers of darkness. But when you acknowledge Jesus as your True King, He fights the battle for you. The devil has already been utterly defeated when Jesus died on the cross and rose from the dead. Victory in life cannot be expected apart from the cross of Jesus. That is why Paul confessed, “The cross of our Lord Jesus Christ is my only reason for boasting. Through Jesus’ death on the cross, the world is dead to me, and I am dead to the world” (Galatians 6:14).
Finally, you must live with the assurance of victory for tomorrow. God has given us the name of Jesus that is above every name, in heaven and on earth and under the earth (Philippians 2:9–11). You may be weak, like a jar of clay, but the all-surpassing power is from God and not from you (2 Corinthians 4:7). When you pray in Jesus’ name, God promises to shake the heavens and the earth, the sea and the dry land (Haggai 2:6).
Walking with Christ means conversing with Him throughout the day, in every situation, seeking His will. When you do, He will give you clear answers in your conscience, strength in your weakness, and victory in your trials.
Prayer. Lord Jesus, I thank You for walking with me today. Help me fix my eyes on the cross, put on Your mindset, and live with the assurance of victory that came through You. In Your mighty name, Amen.