Exalt Him As King
This month, we are focusing on Jesus, God’s gift to us.
Philippians 2:5-11
5 Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, 6 who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, 7 but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men. 8 And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross. 9 Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, 10 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, 11 and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
This week, as we look at Jesus’ humble beginnings, we are also looking at His glorious exaltation. Luke 2:7 tells us that when Jesus was born, Mary wrapped Him in swaddling cloths and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. Jesus’ crib was a feeding trough. His mattress was straw, and he was surrounded by the animals. His first visitors were shepherds whom the angels had told that the Messiah had been born. It was a very humble beginning for our King. As a man, Jesus was obedient, doing those things that He saw the Father do (John 5:19-20). Jesus fulfilled His purpose here on earth, dying on the cross and rising again on the third day. Due to His humility and obedience, God could exalt Him and give Him the name, which is above every name. Every knee will bow, and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord. We have the opportunity to exalt Him as our Lord and King now while we are on this earth. We can have a relationship with God because of Jesus’ humility and obedience.
This Christmas, as you think about the baby in the manger, our prayer would be that you make the decision to ask Jesus to be your Lord and Savior and to exalt Him as King.
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