Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death— even death on a cross! Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that 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 acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
—Philippians 2:1-11

The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it; for he founded it on the seas and established it on the waters. Who may ascend the mountain of the Lord? Who may stand in his holy place? The one who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not trust in an idol or swear by a false god. They will receive blessing from the Lord and vindication from God their Savior. Such is the generation of those who seek him, who seek your face, God of Jacob. Lift up your heads, you gates; be lifted up, you ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in. Who is this King of glory? The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle. Lift up your heads, you gates; lift them up, you ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in. Who is he, this King of glory? The Lord Almighty— he is the King of glory.
—Psalms 24:1-10

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The Humble King of Glory
By Jennifer Kane

Lord Almighty,
King of Glory,
who owns the earth and all within,
who spoke the seas into their bounds
and set the mountains firm—
You reign above the heavens,
yet You chose the path of a servant.

Strong and mighty in battle,
yet gentle with the weary soul,
clothed not in robes of pride
but in the garments of mercy,
You humbled Yourself to walk among us,
bearing our burdens, lifting our shame.

Who may ascend Your holy hill?
Who may stand in Your presence?
Only the pure in heart,
those who walk as You walked—
with hands that serve,
with hearts that bow,
with lives surrendered in love.

Teach me, O Lord, to follow Your ways,
to love as You love,
to serve as You serve,
to kneel in humility before Your throne
and rise in the strength of Your unfailing grace.

May my life reflect Your glory,
not in the boasting of men,
but in the quiet strength
of a heart yielded to You—
the Humble King of Glory.

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Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11, Psalms 24:1-10

The love of God in our life makes us strong and makes us brave. Of course there is comfort of love! Because he is the King of Kings and he is unfailing in his glory and his love!

The world often associates strength with power, dominance, and self-assertion. Yet, Christ, the King of Glory, demonstrated the ultimate strength in humility. Philippians 2:1-11 reminds us that Jesus, though fully God, did not cling to His divine privileges but emptied Himself to take on the nature of a servant. He humbled Himself to the point of death on a cross, displaying a love so profound that it transformed the course of eternity.

Psalm 24 exalts the Lord as the King of Glory, the One who reigns over all creation. He is mighty in battle, victorious over all. And yet, this mighty King is also the suffering Servant who laid down His life for us. This paradox—the majesty of God and the humility of Christ—reveals the depth of His love. His strength is not in self-promotion but in self-sacrifice. His bravery is not in conquering nations but in conquering sin and death for us.

As followers of Christ, we are called to reflect this same humility. Philippians 2 encourages us to be like-minded, valuing others above ourselves, and seeking not our own interests, but the good of those around us. This is the heart of true strength—to love, to serve, and to humble ourselves as Christ did.

How can you reflect the humility of Christ today? Ask God to help you set aside selfish ambition and embrace a servant’s heart. Whether through a small act of kindness, a word of encouragement, or putting someone else’s needs before your own, walk in the strength of His love.

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Lord Almighty, King of Glory, You are strong and mighty, yet full of grace and humility. Teach me to walk in Your ways. Help me to love as You love, to serve as You serve, and to live with a heart of humility. May my life reflect Your glory, not through pride, but through the strength of Your unfailing love. In Jesus’ name, amen.

March 31 2025