WHEREFORE GOD ALSO HATH EXALTED HIM,

 EVENING DEVOTION by James Smith

JANUARY 10

 

Philippians 2:9

Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him,

and given him a name which is above every name:

 
No one ever sunk so low as Jesus, no one is or ever will be raised so high.
 
He was considered as unfit to live, he was treated as a despicable worm, he was put to death in the flesh; but God hath highly exalted him.
 
He is gone into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of God, he wears a name which is above every name, he possesses all authority in heaven and on earth, thrones, and dominions, and principalities, and powers are made subject unto him.
 
His frown glitters with sparkling gems brighter than the morning sun,
   his sceptre extends over all creation,
      his kingdom is an everlasting kingdom,
         and his dominion endureth throughout all generations.
 
He is the object of angelic admiration and adoration, the subject of every song.
 
His exaltation is the reward of his humiliation, sufferings, and death; but it is a sweet thought that he is exalted for his people’s good, for this people’s glory.
 
Exalted to give them repentance and remission of sins,
  to sanctify their sorrows,
    supply their wants,
       secure their safe arrival around his throne,
           and glorify them with himself forever.
 
Immortal Saviour!
 
May I know the power of thy resurrection, glorify thy grace, and be made to sit with thee in thy glory!
 

To him whom men despise and slight.

To him be glory given;

The crown is his, and his by right,

The highest place in heaven.

 
James Smith