THAT NAME

THAT NAME

READ:

Philippians 2:5-11

God...has highly exalted Him

and given Him the name which

is above every name.

-Philippians 2:9

Our little granddaughter Maggie and her family were back home in Missouri after visiting with us in Grand Rapids, Michigan.  Her mom told us that for a few days after returning home, Maggie walked around the house happily saying, "Michigan! Michigan!"

There was something about that name that attracted Maggie.  Could have been the sound of it.  Could have been the enjoyable time she had.  It's hard to tell with a 1-year-old, but the name "Michigan" had such an imp0act oh her that she couldn't stop saying it.

This makes me think about another name-the name of Jesus, "the name which is above every name: (Philippians 2:9).  A song by Bill and Gloria Gaither reminds us why we love that name so much.  He is "Master" and "Savior."  Yes, what depth of meaning there is in the names that describe our Lord!  When we mention the great name of Jesus to those who need Him as Savior, we can remind them that He has done for us.  

Jesus is our Savior.  He has redeemed us by His blood, and we can give our lives wholeheartedly to Him.  Jesus.  Let all heaven and earth-including us-proclaim His glorious name! - Dave Branon

Jesus, Jesus, Jesus;

There's just something about that name!

Master, Savior, Jesus,

Like the fragrance after the rain. - Gaither

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The most precious name is Jesus!

INSIGHT

The description of the incarnation of Jesus Christ in today's passage is both eloquent and theologically rich.  The text opens with an appeal for the believer to adopt the same humble servant attitude that Christ exhibited in His decision to come to earth as our Redeemer.  He is said to be the "form of God" (v.6).  This is the Greek word morphe and refers to the essential attributes of the divine.  Yet He took upon Himself the schema, or physical covering of humanity in flesh and blood.  Jesus did this by taking the role of a servant who humbled Himself further by submitting to t shameful death on the cross.  Now the Father has exalted Christ and given Him a name above every name to which all must bow (vv.9-10).

Have a blessed day.

God Our Creator's Love Always

Unity & Peace