Bible Verse of The Day – 11-16-19

Philippians 2:10 (NKJV) 10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth…

“At the name of Jesus”.

It’s interesting to note that Paul refers directly to the name given to Him at birth, Jesus.

It is this name that will be eternally exalted, despite Him being given a new name, “Lord”.

It was the “person” of Jesus who obeyed and sacrificed His life for us. It is fitting, therefore, that this name would be the one to be eternally exalted by all.

And it is to this name that “every knee should bow”.

Because of His exaltation, every knee will ultimately bow and worship Him.

This is not limited to those who choose to follow Him. Even those who have chosen to deny Him, mock Him, those who have persecuted Him, and even those who ultimately killed Him will bow before Him, giving glory and honor to His name.

This will consist “of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth”.

Paul was specific to mention three different areas where those who bow before Jesus would come from;

1 – In heaven – The angels in heaven will worship Him.

2 – Of the earth – Those who are on the earth upon His return will bow and worship Him. This will include those who believe and those who don’t. This also likely indicates that all of creation itself will bow before Him. The earth and everything in it was created by Him, and His word plainly states that even creation will worship Him.

3 – Under the earth – Those who have died and have been buried will rise from the grave and bow before Him. There is also the possibility that this indicates that satan and his evil powers will bow to Jesus, even from the abyss.

Although His exaltation is absolute, and His lordship is universal, it will not be universally recognized until He returns.

Revelation 1:7 (NKJV) 7 Behold, He is coming with clouds, and every eye will see Him, even they who pierced Him. And all the tribes of the earth will mourn because of Him. Even so, Amen.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-315-0902

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