Scripture: “Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:” – Philippians 2:9
Observation: This chapter in Philippians describes the Lord Jesus Christ’s humble spirit as He willingly left the glory of heaven to become God’s servant and walk the road to the cross to save His creation.
Application: The Bible has many different names for Jesus. Some of them are very familiar, while others not so much. Here is a short list of some of the names of the One whom I call Lord.
- Messiah – One who is the promised Deliverer of Israel
- “And so all Israel shall be saved: as it is written, There shall come out of Sion the Deliverer, and shall turn away ungodliness from Jacob:” – Romans 11:26
- Emmanuel – God with us
- “Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.” -Matthew 1:23
- Christ – Anointed One
- “How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.” – Acts 10:38
- Son of God – One who is of divine origin
- “And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.” – 1 John 5:20
- Redeemer – One who pays a price (a ransom) to buy back or set free someone from bondage, debt, or oppression
- “In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;” – Ephesians 1:7
- Saviour – One who delivers from spiritual death
- “For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.” – Luke 2:11
- The Word – One who reveals Himself through the written Word of God
- “And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.” – John 1:14
- Lamb of God – One who is the ultimate sacrifice for the sins of mankind
- “And looking upon Jesus as he walked, he saith, Behold the Lamb of God!” – John 1:36
- Light of the World – One who is the source of all spiritual truth
- “Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.” – John 8:12
- The Way, the Truth, and the Life – One who is the sole path to God and eternal life
- “Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” – John 14:6
- Good Shepherd – One who cares for His people
- “I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.” – John 10:11
- Lord – One who has supreme authority, divine power, and sovereignty
- “For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus’ sake.” – 2 Corinthians 4:5
- Jesus – The Lord is salvation
- “And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.” – Matthew 1:23
This Christmas season, remember the sweet little baby, the precious Lamb of God, that came from heaven to become our Saviour, and rejoice with great thanksgiving for Jesus!
Prayer: O gracious Lord Jesus, Blessed Redeemer, my Prince of Peace and Saviour! How I love You and offer You my words of worship! Creator of all things, Master of the universe, I exalt You, O God! May Your name be lifted high and praised forever! I bow before You, O Lord, as humbly as I know how, and thank You for Your love and mercy that endureth forever! In Your name and with eternal gratitude, I pray. Amen and amen!
Master, Redeemer, Savior of the world
Wonderful, Counselor, Bright Morning Star
Lilly of the valley, Provider and Friend
He was yesterday, He'll be tomorrow
The Beginning and the End
But the Angel called Him Jesus
Born of a virgin
Mary called Him Jesus
But I call Him Lord!
(from “I Call Him Lord” by Mark Lowry)
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“Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:” – John 11:25