July 3
Today’s Verse
Philippians 2:5-6
Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: (KJV)
Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, existing in the form of God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, (BSB)
Today’s Quote
Christ's divinity lifts us up, while His humanity brings Him near to us.
— Richard Sibbes
Spurgeon’s Daily Help
Could faith believe in a Being more suited to all our needs, more fulfilling of our deepest longings? United with Jesus, we confidently aspire to be as much like our Creator as a creature can be. The advantage is mutual, for here is a Man, bound to us by the deepest love, who is not only tender to our
suffering nature but also wise and powerful enough to overcome our faults and patiently bear with our weaknesses. His humanity brings Jesus close to us, but united with His divine nature, it lifts us up to God. The Lord Jesus not only comforts us but also helps us grow into better people, which is the greater concern.
Public domain content from Daily Help by Charles Spurgeon.
The Spurgeon Birthday Book
July 3
Wealthy people sometimes donate a small amount and modestly say, "This is my widow’s mite." But the widow gave two mites, not one. So, if you want to be accurate, make it two generous donations. And remember, she gave "all she had to live on," so it’s
not fair to compare your small gift to hers unless you’re giving all you have. If the wealthy would truly imitate the widow, what a flood of resources would pour in!
Public domain content from The Spurgeon Birthday Book by Charles Spurgeon
Spurgeon’s Quote
Jesus stooped to lift us and bore our faults with infinite patience and love.
— Charles Spurgeon
Today’s Verse
Philippians 2:5-6
Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: (KJV)
Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, existing in the form of God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, (BSB)
Have this in your mind, which was also in Christ Jesus, who, existing in the form of God, didn’t consider equality with God a thing to be grasped, (WEB)
You should have the same attitude toward one another that Christ Jesus had, who though he existed in the form of God did not regard equality with God as something to be grasped, (NET)
KJV - King James Version, BSB - Berean Study Bible, WEB - World English Bible, NET - New English Translation
Mount of Olives, Jerusalem
Daily Devotionals
July 3