Did You Hear?

. . and has freely bestowed on Him the name that is above every name. (Philippians 2:9c, AMP)

Good Morning!

The skies opened up overnight and it has not stopped raining. I have always enjoyed the sound of rain on the roof, which marks a true Oregonian. That said, I discovered Oregon baseball players are an exception to this rule.

Note to self: Rain ruins ball games. Resist the urge to express joy about the sound of rain when baseball players are in the house.

We are given physical hearing as well as spiritual hearing. Chapter two of the book of Philippians expresses the power that God bestowed in the name of Christ Jesus.

Have you heard the power in the name of Christ Jesus?

. . and has freely bestowed on Him the name that is above every name:
The name of Christ Jesus is greater than any other name on earth. Humanity is destined to be humbled at the sound of His name.

The name of Jesus represents His humanity. Jesus put aside divine power and glory during His life on earth, stooping, taking the form of a slave to serve humanity in humility (Therefore [because He stooped so low] . . . Philippians 2:9a, AMP).

The name of Christ represents His divinity, expressing His divine authority. Before Jesus ascended into heaven he said, "I have been given complete authority in heaven and on earth” (Matthew 28:18b, NLT).

What do you hear at the sound of the name of Christ Jesus?
Awe?
Reverence?
Peace?
Joy?

Take time to listen . . . hear . . . rejoice.
Learning with you to listen to the name of Christ Jesus,
Kerrie
(All devotions written by Kerrie Palmer ©2007 All Rights Reserved)