“Christ Jesus, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped , but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men . . . Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.” Philippians 2:6-11. Saint Andrew of Crete said, “Let us run to accompany Him as He hastens toward His Passion…let us spread before His feet, not garments or lifeless branches, but ourselves.”
Let us pray, Lord Jesus Christ, though You are truly divine, You humbled Yourself and walked in perfect obedience. We who bear Your name ask You: grant us Your humility and obedience. Transform our hearts and renew Your Church through us, that our lives may reflect Your love and our story be different for Your glory. Amen. “Let your light shine!!” Be blessed. Larry.
