Mind Of Christ (Philippians 2)

Brian Doerksen's 'Mind Of Christ' takes its cue directly from Paul's letter to the Philippians, weaving a meditation on humility and exaltation. The opening lines immediately ground us in the paradox of Jesus—fully divine yet refusing to cling to privilege, instead choosing the path of servanthood that leads to the cross. The song's central image is the striking contrast between a world that worships strength and a Savior who kneels to wash feet, a gesture that redefines power as willing service. As the verses unfold, they trace the arc of Christ's self-emptying and the Father's response in exalting Him to the highest place, bestowing the name above all names. The repeated chorus, drawn from Philippians 2:10-11, envisions every knee bowing and every tongue confessing Jesus as Lord, a cosmic acknowledgment that the Son reveals the Father's glory. Yet the song never lets us stay in abstract theology; it turns the gaze back on us, urging a posture of humility and a community marked by Christ-like companions who serve willingly. The final verse beautifully captures the unveiling of God's nature through Christ's sacrifice, culminating in the simple, profound declaration that His name is Love. This is a worship song that invites us to let the mind of Christ reshape our own—an invitation to find our identity not in grasping but in giving.