A Paradox

"Let this mind be in you which is also in Christ Jesus, who being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant and coming in the likeness of men. And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the Cross." (Phil. 2:5-8)

The way of the Lord is definitely a paradox. In these verses we have Jesus, equal to God the Father, yet He became as a bondservant with no reputation. He is Creator of all, Ruler of all, yet He humbled Himself even to death. We who are followers of Jesus are told to 'love' our enemies; we are to be gentle, yet strong. The rich are told they will become poor, and the poor will become rich. The first shall be last and the last shall be first. Jesus is our ultimate example to show us how to love those who despitefully use us. None of this life is about me, it is all about Him. It should be "not I, but Christ." John 3:30 states "He must Increase, but I must decrease." This is the Jesus way. So be it.