“and being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:”
Philippians 2:8-9 KJV
Paul makes this astounding revelation, “He humbled Himself and became vulnerable, choosing to be revealed as a man and was obedient. He was a perfect example, even in His death—a criminal’s death by crucifixion! Because of that obedience, God exalted Him and multiplied His greatness! He has now been given the greatest of all Names!” Christ’s obedience and humility took Him from the Throne to the Cross by emptying Himself and becoming a servant and human. He humbled Himself and became vulnerable and revealed as a Man. He was obedient until His death and died a criminal’s death on the Cross. In all of this He was obedient to the Father for He said,“I speak to you eternal truth. The Son is unable to do anything from Himself or through His own initiative. I only do the works that I see the Father doing, for the Son does the same works as His Father.” May we abide in Christ’s obedience with the same passion that He has. Amen!
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