The Vineyard- February 16, 2014

The Vineyard

I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. – John 15:5

Philippians 2:1-11

Pray for God to speak to you through the reading of His word. 

Read the passage. 

-          Symphony

o   The church should work together like a symphony with many different musicians, but one conductor.  In your faith, have you been living life as a soloist, taking your cue from your own wants and needs?  Or, have you been seeking the guidance of our conductor, the Holy Spirit?

-          Emptying Ourselves

o   Christ emptied himself, not of the form of God, but of the privileges, glory, and honor that comes with being God.  From the manger to the cross, Christ lived as a slave to the needs of others.  What comes to mind when you read that we are to have the “mind of Christ”, and become slaves living for others?

-          Glorying in God

o   According to the passage, who was it that actually glorified Christ?

o   Do you seek to glorify yourself, or do you seek to find glory in serving God?

Pray that we can work together with the same mind, and the same love. 

Ask God to help you empty yourself, so that you can be filled with the Holy Spirit.