The Name

Philippians 2:8-10

And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth.

What a gorgeous, beautiful picture at Christmastime.  Our Savior, our Prince, humbled himself by becoming obedient to his Father to lay down his life so that we might live.

And because of that obedience to his Father’s will, Jesus was exalted and given a name above all names so that EVERYONE can call on that name and be saved.

There is power in the name of Jesus.  You can call on him in the darkest of times.

There’s  salvation in the name of Jesus.  You can be forgiven for the worst of sins.

There’s hope in the name of Jesus.  You can rise out of the biggest pile of ashes.

There’s healing in the name of Jesus.  You can experience joy and wholeness when you are broken.

This Christmas, reflect on Jesus’ birth, but also think about why he came and acknowledge him, by bowing before him in worship and honor, receiving all that he has for you because of the cross.