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Jesus Name Day 39
It is hard to imagine Jesus "being in very nature God." the term "God" summons up an image of the creator of vast expanses of the universe, or the magical taking of sand and molding of flesh and blood. However, Paul did write to the Philippians of this truth."Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to death-- even death on a cross!"1
Here is a reversal of the normal thinking. Now, we must think of "God becoming a man" rather than "man becoming a God." Paul continues, "Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father."2 Jesus deserves, says Paul, to receive all the praise and honor normally given to the Deity. Have you realized that Jesus bears the powerful "I am" name of the Lord God?
1Philippians 2:6-11. 2Colossians 2:9
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