“And being found in fashion as a man, He humbled Himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.” Philippians 2:8
The apostle Paul speaking of Jesus’s death on the cross for you and me is worthy of daily contemplation. Paul further stated, “Wherefore God also hath highly exalted Him, and given Him a name which is above every name: That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.” Philippians 2:8-11
The name of Jesus carries with it much power. Through the name of Jesus, we are empowered to live His victorious life, and God moves on our behalf in ways only He can. Therefore, it is our privilege to bear His name.
What does it mean to bear the name of Jesus? It means to hold it up against insult. It means to carry it forward, to move His name from place to place to show or exhibit it to those around us. “And in very deed for this cause have I raised thee up, for to shew in thee My power; and that My name may be declared throughout all the earth.” Exodus 9:16
What a privilege we hold to carry His name seen in the way we live our life for Him. Will you do Him the honor to take His name forward to everyone you meet?
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