BUT WE HAVE THE MIND OF CHRIST. What an amazing statement. The comprehension, the knowledge, the understanding that is to be found in the Lord is made available to those who are in Christ Jesus. Take note, that it is the mind of Christ. The name Christ refers to Jesus as the Messiah, the anointed one. Christ is the name of the Holy Spirit for He is the anointing. Therefore, to the Spirit filled there is granted the capability of receiving knowledge from the Lord. Unfortunately, not all who claim to be spirit filled give evidence to having been endued with power from of high. 1 Cor. 2:16 Most assuredly, if we are in Christ and He abides in us we would have the mind of Christ. Having the mind of Christ, would enable the individual to rightly divide the word of truth, or the Word of the Lord. 2 Tim. 2:15 Possessing the mind of Christ does most certainly produce a unity of doctrine. In order to receive the Father and the Son it is necessary that there be a continual adherence to the doctrine of Christ. The teachings of Christ, the Word made flesh, are the declarations of the mind of Christ. Let the Word be the revelation of the mind of Christ to us. 2 John 1:9 L
LET THIS MIND BE IN YOU. This is the will of the Lord toward the entirety of the body of Christ. A perfect church will exercise the mind of Christ in all things. There will not be a need for a constant change of thought when things do not work out as planned. The word <let> used here is a great word. Phil. 2:5 According to Strong, it means to exercise the mind, use it, and to set the affection on it. So, we are to fix our affections on Christ, especially with a strong desire to exercise that Spiritual mind, which is available, in all of our decisions. If we are to welcome His abiding presence, we must know precisely what manner of life that will develop in us. Therefore we must have the mind of Christ in order to walk as He would walk. 1 John 2:6 When we are submissive unto Him the mind of Christ will be evident in us.
A GLIMPSE IN TO THE MIND OF CHRIST. His great humility is quickly apparent. In spite of His high possession prior to His birth and the fact that He was equal with His Father. Phil. 2:6 He laid that all aside to become a man. To become the sacrificed Lamb of God. He did not seek to build a human, worldly reputation in spite of the exalted status which had been His. He took the lowest of positions among men, came as a slave, one who was to serve all. One who was eternal, from everlasting to everlasting, took upon Himself the form of man. That which He had designed and created. That which had fallen into sin and degradation. That which had become polluted and unclean. He who possessed eternal life, who literally was that LIFE. Laid it all aside to rescue His fallen creation. Subjecting Himself to the most ignominious of deaths, crucifixion. Then to become sin for us. He experienced the epitome of the corruption and sin and sickness for us. What a price He paid. Phil. 2:7-8