AUGUST 14, Philippians 2:4

Jenny and Jane’s grandma visits them every Saturday and buys cute presents and their favourite food for them. They will have a nice time together nd in the evening, uncle comes and brings grandma home. Grandma lives with uncle. She looks forward to Saturdays to visit her granddaughters.

On Chinese New Year Day, grandma goes out with the entire family for a meal but something unfortunate happens. She falls when walking up the steps to the restaurant and becomes very weak after that. As she is unable to take care of herself, she needs round-the-clock attention and aid. The family decides that she will live with the family of Jenny and Jane.

Before this incident, the two girls adored their grandma, but now their feelings for her have changed. They do not love her as much as before. Do you know why? Now grandma occupies one of the girls’ rooms and so the two sisters have to share a room. The sisters feel a bit cramped for space and they do not like the new arrangement. They complain to their parents.

What is their problem? Today’s reading tells us the sisters’ problem lie in not thinking first of others. They don’t look out for the interests of others, but care only for themselves. Don’t be like Jenny or Jane. We should look to Christ as our model. Phil 2:1-11 describes that Christ thinks first of others, not of Himself. He has a servant’s attitude, being willing to sacrifice for others. Have you the same attitude?

List down 3 things that you will do for others:
1. ___________________________________
2. ___________________________________
3. ___________________________________

Thought: Think first of others.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, teach me to think first of others and look out for their interests. Help me to be like You. In Jesus’ name I pray Amen.