MONDAY September 9, 2024

The Exaltation of Christ

Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Philippians 2:9-11

Therefore refers to everything we have just studied about Christ––His Incarnation and humble obedience to sacrifice Himself on the Cross for our sins. Then Paul spoke of the exaltation of Christ. When God the Father saw His Son’s complete obedience to His will, He lifted Him up and gave Him the name which is above every name....

Jesus is an incredible name! Jesus in Hebrew translates to Joshua; it is a name which means “Yahweh saves” or “Yahweh is salvation.” In Isaiah 9:6-7, there is written a succession of names that are attributed to Jesus. They reveal His divine nature which rests upon His exalted position:

For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. His government and its peace will never end. He will rule with fairness and justice from the throne of his ancestor David for all eternity....

This is a prophecy about Jesus, the Son of God, born of a virgin––Mary. It shows to us His humanity and deity. These names also show His divine attributes in the work of God and His power as God Himself.

He is called Wonderful Counselor, which translates: “a marvel of a counselor” or “wonderful counselor” (a Messianic King). Jesus, as our Mighty God, translates to “a might hero.” As the Everlasting Father, this speaks of His benevolence and protection toward us, His children.

The name Prince of Peace is the word “Commander.” We are to be in submission to our Commander and Chief and to take orders from Him. Knowing Him by name, have you bowed your knee to Jesus today?

Let my name die everywhere, let even my friends forget me, if by that means the cause of the blessed Jesus may be promoted.
~George Whitefield~

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