Philippians 2:5 NKJV Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, 

Paul spent the first 11 verses of this chapter speaking of what it would be like to have the mind of Jesus Christ. Being like-minded would actually bring Paul much joy. So why? Because having the mind of Christ brings comfort of love, fellowship with the Holy Spirit, affection, and mercy (vs 1). I want all of that; I don’t know about you. 

So, Paul, what is the mind of Christ? How can we be like-minded?

Through Humility!!!

Philippians 2:6-8 NKJV who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God,  7 but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men.  8 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. 

Every fiber of Jesus on earth was filled with Humility. He wrapped up His majesty in human flesh. In His perfection, He created us and then covered Himself in imperfection to be among us. He is the King of Glory, God Almighty, and yet He entered this world as an unknown infant and lived a life of minimal means. He Lived a sinless life, serving many OTHERS NEVER Himself. Yet He was rejected, reviled, disrespected, and degraded; many came to Him for healing, forgiveness, or miracles, often without any gratitude. Only to choose to give up His life on a cross, so that we all who deserve death would have the ability to receive complete forgiveness, and have eternal life. 

Pretty powerful, isn’t it? How in the world can we have that same mindset? It is impossible for man, and therefore Christ left earth so that the Holy Spirit could come to live in us and give us the power to learn His Word, become humble, and live a life knowing that Jesus loves us. Then we can be like-minded.