This Sunday we continued our Advent series When God Came Near by looking at Philippians 2:3–11. Paul invites us to remember the incarnation—not only what it tells us about who Jesus is, but how it reshapes how we see ourselves. From this passage, we saw three building blocks of a Christ-like identity: humble confidence, surrendered security, and selfless service. Because Jesus came for us, we are freed from pride and self-loathing, secure enough to let go of control, and confident enough to serve others. In the incarnation, God came near—not just to save us, but to show us a whole new way to be human.