Paradox

Philippians 2:3 Paul writes, “Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.”

What a paradox it is to be a Christian…

Servant

Leader

Sinner

Saint

Shepherd

Sheep

Living in Christ

Christ living in me

Boasting in God

Humble in Christ

Power from the Spirit

Perfected in weakness

What a paradox to live in this world…

It’s all about you

But it’s not about you

Be a servant to all

Not a doormat

Yourself

Others

Pride

Humility

Sin

Forgiveness

What a paradox to follow Jesus…

Slave to sin

Slave to Christ

Follow

Lead

Seeking

Being sought

Discovering

Being uncovered

Not doing

Already done

The life and heart of Christ in the life and heart of the Christian is a paradox. God in human flesh, forgiveness and grace wrapped in skin. Christ in you and in those upon whom your gaze falls.