BEING IN VERY NATURE GOD / PHILIPPIANS 2:6

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(KJV) Philippians 2:6

Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:

The Humility of the King: Understanding Philippians 2:6

What does it mean for Jesus to be “in very nature God”? This profound truth, found in Philippians 2:6, sits at the absolute heart of the Christian faith. It reminds us that Jesus Christ is not merely a good teacher, a historical prophet, or a moral example. He is God the Son, equal with the Father before, during, and after His time on earth.

Scripture consistently affirms this eternal reality. From the opening verses of John’s Gospel—which declare that the Word was with God and the Word was God—to the testimonies in Colossians and Mark, the truth remains unchanged: Jesus was, is, and always will be God. He is the firstborn over all creation, existing before all things, and holding all things together.

Yet, the true wonder of Philippians 2:6 lies in what Jesus chose to do with that divine status. The Apostle Paul writes that Christ “did not consider equality with God something to be grasped.”

To “grasp” something implies holding onto it tightly, protecting it, or demanding it as a right. Jesus possessed all the privileges, majesty, and unshielded glory of heaven. He had every right to remain surrounded by the worship of angels. But instead of gripping His divine privileges tightly, He willingly chose to let them go.

He didn’t give up His divinity, but He laid aside His glory. He stepped out of eternity and into time, clothing Himself in human flesh. He chose to live on earth as a man, experiencing hunger, weariness, and sorrow. Ultimately, He took His humility to the absolute limit by giving His life on a cross so that we might be saved.

When we contemplate the phrase “in very nature God,” we are forced to marvel at the sheer scale of God’s love. The Almighty became accessible. The Creator became the servant. He let go of heaven’s comfort so that we could be pulled out of earth’s brokenness.

As we reflect on this incredible truth today, let it change how we look at our own lives. If the King of the universe did not grasp for power or status, how much more should we walk in humility, holding our own rights loosely and serving others with the same selfless love?

Closing Prayer

Heavenly Father,

We stand in awe of the majesty and humility of Your Son, Jesus Christ. Thank You for revealing to us that He is, in His very nature, God—eternally equal with You, full of glory, power, and praise. We praise You, Jesus, because You are the alpha and the omega, the one who was, and is, and is to come.

Lord, we are humbled by the truth that You did not cling to Your heavenly privileges, but instead emptied yourself for our sake. Thank You for stepping down into our world, taking on flesh, and enduring the cross to secure our salvation.

Holy Spirit, work in our hearts today. Forgive us for the times we grip our own rights, pride, and comfort too tightly. Teach us to have the same mindset that was in Christ Jesus. Help us to lay down our pride, to serve those around us with genuine love, and to live lives that honor the ultimate sacrifice made for us.

In the beautiful and powerful name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.

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