Phi 2:9–11 (NKJV) – “Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow… and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”
When Christ is lifted up, every opposing voice loses its authority. The storms may rage, doubts may rise, and the enemy may accuse, but once Christ is enthroned in the heart, His lordship silences fear, pride, and confusion. On the cross, Jesus declared, “It is finished” (John 19:30), silencing sin and breaking the power of death forever.
The early church understood this power. In Acts 4:18–20, though forbidden to speak in Jesus’ name, the apostles boldly exalted Christ, and the threats of rulers were silenced by the undeniable witness of the Spirit. Paul also testified that when he exalted Christ, his weaknesses no longer spoke louder than grace (2 Cor 12:9–10). Where Christ is exalted, human boasting fades, and God’s power prevails.
This truth calls us to a life of worship and surrender. To exalt Christ is not merely to sing His praise, but to give Him preeminence in every decision and every circumstance. When He is magnified, anxiety loses its grip, opposition cannot prevail, and the noise of the world is stilled. The believer’s confidence rests in this: that at the name of Jesus, every voice must bow.
Further readings:
Joh 19:30
Acts 4:18–20
2 Cor 12:9–10
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