Philippians
2:9 (NIV)
“Therefore. . .” Because
of all that God had done. Jesus humbled himself.
“God exalted him. .
.” God raised up His Son. At baptism, He sent down His Spirit in the form
of a dove. He spoke words of pride, “This is my son, in whom I am well
pleased.” (Matthew 3:16-17, NIV) Matthew Henry tells us “because he humbled
himself, God exalted him. He exalted the whole person, the human nature as well
as the divine. His exaltation is made to consist of honour (sic) and power.”1
“. . .to the highest
place. . .” The highest place is in heaven—at the right hand of God. This
is a very hallowed place reserved for only the most perfect of people. God
granted Jesus, His perfect Son, the right to rule with Him.
“. . . the name above
every name.” When we name our children, we give each of them a name that is
special to us. God gave His Son, the greatest honor of all—a name possibly known
only to Him.
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1. Commentary on the
Whole Bible by Matthew Henry, Marshall, Morgan and Scott Ltd. London
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Interesting that meeting our need isn't mentioned in this setting; it's the moral glory of Christ in His humiliation and the resultant glory conferred on Him by God.
ReplyDeleteWhat a day when every knee shall bow to Him!
David: Thank you for your insightful comment. I just finished reading Max Lucado's book, "It's not about me." Jesus Christ will be centerstage at that time. My mind can scarcely take that scene.
ReplyDeleteGood things to meditate on. Thank you, Cecelia. Have a good weekend!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Karen.
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