Today's Verse: Philippians 2:9

Thursday, December 7, 2017

A Year with Jesus - Holy Week

Spend some time with Jesus this week preparing for Resurrection Sunday.

Read More
Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name...
— Philippians 2:9

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

For Jesus, Graciousness + Guts + Giving + Grit = Glory. Just one of those equations in salvation math that doesn't make much human sense, but from the perspective of faith, it is powerful wisdom. Jesus came to our world because of the graciousness of God. Jesus had the "guts" to leave behind heaven and face the hardships of humanity, and give of himself to serve others. Jesus had the grit to endure the horrors and humiliation of the cross. So God has shared with Jesus his glory and placed him above all others. The apostle Paul wants to remind us that God doesn't forget our sacrifices, our obedience, and our hardships. He does honor them with his pleasure and his glory because Jesus' sacrifice has made us holy!

My Prayer...

Holy Father and Lord God, I believe that Jesus Christ is your Son and my Savior and Lord. I surrender my heart to have no rival interest to the lordship of your Son. Thank you for your wonderful gift of love in him. In Jesus' name. Amen.

Comments

Archived Facebook Comments

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Thursday, December 7, 2017

A daily dose of Christian quotes to inspire and encourage.
"A man may study because his brain is hungry for knowledge, even Bible knowledge. But he prays because his soul is hungry for God."
The classic twice-daily devotional from Charles H. Spurgeon.
"Walk the streets by moonlight, if you dare, and you will see sinners then. Watch when the night is dark, and the wind is howling, and the picklock is...."
A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
"Lord, you have been our dwelling place throughout all generations. Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the whole world, from..."
A daily devotional about God's power for our battles.
"Endure suffering along with me, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. Soldiers don’t get tied up in the affairs of civilian life, for then they cannot..."

Illustration

Illustration of Philippians 2:9 — Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name...

About This Devotional

Today's Verse is a free daily devotional that includes a Bible verse, thought and prayer.

The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.

All scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION. © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan Publishing House.