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"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."
Philippians 2:9-10

The supreme purpose of God the Father in this universe today is that
Jesus Christ be glorified in the universe which He created and that He
be glorified on the earth where man dwells, where man rebelled against
God.

". . .and given him a name which is above every name" ~ the next time
you take His name in vain or hear His name spoken in vain, think of
this. God intends to exalt that name that is used as a curse word and
drug in the mud! The name of Jesus Christ will be exalted above the
names of all great men of this world and above the names of all the
angels in glory.

"That at the name of Jesus" ~ Jesus means "Savior." Before His birth in
Bethlehem, the angel said, ". . .thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he
shall save his people from their sins" (Matthew 1:21). Now notice the
reference to prophecy: "Now all this was done, that it might be
fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, 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 1:22-23).

That little Baby who came yonder to Bethlehem is God with us. He took
upon Himself, not the likeness of angels, but our humanity. He is
Emmanuel, God with us. And because He is that, He can be called Jesus.
There is no one else that can properly be called Jesus! God has highly
exalted Him, that at the name of Jesus every knee must bow, in heaven,
in earth, and under the earth. Even hell will have to bow to Him because
He is the Lord. He is God!

We sometimes expect too much at Christmas ~ It's got to be magical ~
It's got to go right. . . Take it easy! Love's the thing ~ the rest is
tinsel. Let us remember to give thanks to God for His indescribable
gift! God Bless You.