Every Knee Will Bow

Because of Christ's humble obedience to the point of death on the cross, God the Father exalted Him to the highest place (indicating supremacy/preeminence) and gave Him the name that is above every name (indicating power, glory, and honor that's higher than any other). "The God of our ancestors raised Jesus from the dead--whom you killed by hanging Him on a cross. God exalted Him to His own right hand as Prince and Savior that He might bring Israel to repentance and forgive their sins." (Acts 5:30-31) "He exerted when He raised Christ from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is invoked, not only in the present age but also in the one to come." (Ephesians 1:20-21) "Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under Heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.” (Acts 4:12) "She will give birth to a son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins.” (Matthew 1:21) "The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe." (Proverbs 18:10) Indeed, Jesus is the greatest and sweetest Name of all!

God's Word tells us that one day every knee (no exception whatsoever) will bow to Jesus and every tongue will acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord. Every creature in Heaven, on earth, and in Hell, will bow in submission to Jesus. Sadly, many people still go on living their lives without acknowledging Jesus as their Lord and Savior. They don't realize that they, too, will bow to Jesus, whether willingly or not. May we sense the urgency to share the gospel with the unsaved! "I tell you, now is the time of God’s favor, now is the day of salvation." (2 Corinthians 6:2b) They need to repent of their sins, trust in Christ as Savior, and submit to Him as Lord...before it's too late.

Paul tried to encourage the believers to embrace Christlike humility by pointing out how Christ was highly exalted by God the Father after He greatly humbled Himself for us. "Humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you up in due time." (1 Peter 5:6) If you humble yourselves, in order to maintain and preserve peace and unity within the Body of Christ, God will honor you.

Prayer: Lord Jesus, I'm eternally grateful for Your death on the cross that paid the penalty for my sins! May I live to glorify and magnify Your Name! I surrender all to You; please have Your way in me. Please transform my mind and attitude to be like Yours. Help me be humble and teachable. Use me, Lord, to spread the gospel and lead others to You. In Your precious Name, I pray. Amen.