Reflections on the Cross

He humbled himself in obedience to God and died a criminal’s death on a cross. (Philippians 2:8)

Today’s reflection is made up of two hymns, one from Philippians, and the other from current day hymnals.

You can listen to the hymn, I Surrender All, via this link.

Hymn 1
Philippians 2:5-11 in the New Living Translation is a hymn that goes like this:

You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had. Though he was God, he did not think of equality with God as something to cling to. Instead, he gave up his divine privileges; he took the humble position of a slave and was born as a human being. When he appeared in human form, he humbled himself in obedience to God and died a criminal’s death on a cross. Therefore, God elevated him to the place of highest honor and gave him the name above all other names, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue declare that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Hymn 2
I Surrender All
All to Jesus I surrender
All to Him I freely give
I will ever love and trust Him
In His presence daily live

All to Jesus I surrender
Humbly at His feet I bow
Worldly pleasures all forsaken
Take me Jesus take me now

I surrender all
I surrender all
All to Thee my blessed Savior
I surrender all

Prayer: Lord, I see in your surrender the call for mine. I cannot fathom all that you gave up in order to affect my salvation. Help me when I find myself grasping, unwilling to release my desires and demands. Let your example light my way forward in living a surrendered life. I love you, Jesus. Amen.

Scripture passages: Tyndale House Publishers. (2013). Holy Bible: New Living Translation.. Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House Publishers.

Song Lyrics for I Surrender All: Judson Wheeler Van DeVenter | Winfield Scott Weeden