#[Philippians 2:5-11]; [Mark 10:45]; [Matthew 2:13-14]
Ashwin explains that being incarnational, unlike just being missional, is a posture of going. He states that Jesus calls us to walk the "downward road" - a path of humility and service that contrasts with the world's pursuit of power and upward mobility. Drawing from Philippians 2:5-11, Ashwin illustrates how Jesus, though being God, humbled himself to become human, a servant, and ultimately die on a cross. This downward descent, he argues, is the path to true greatness and exaltation. Ashwin emphasizes three practical applications: serving others instead of holding onto rights, finding delight in the ordinary rather than seeking the spectacular, and identifying with others, especially those who are suffering. He critiques the modern obsession with individual rights and the pursuit of extraordinary achievements, asserting that God's power is often revealed through ordinary lives dedicated to faithful service and identifying with those who are marginalized. Ultimately, Ashwin concludes that embracing the downward road leads to exaltation, as demonstrated by Jesus's ultimate glorification.