Philippians 2:10 “So that at Jesus’ name every knee must bend in the heavens, on the earth, and under the earth. “ (NAB)
Heavenly Father,
I’m in a study of the book of Daniel right now and Nebuchadnezzar has built his 90 foot golden statue and demanded that everyone bow down and worship it. If anyone refuses they will be thrown into the fiery furnace. Your people…..the 3 young Jews who worship You alone…..refuse and are thrown into the fire. But they are saved from the fire by a fourth “man” walking in the fire with them. Who saves us from the fires of hell? Who plucks us out of a sure death because we have faith?
Jesus Christ…..before whom every knee must bow. Jesus isn't a golden statue of a man. Jesus isn't an earthly king seeking his own glory. Jesus Christ is your Son, sent to bring your love to all of us. He didn't come with demands, but with commands…..”Love the LORD your God with all your heart, mind, soul, strength, and your neighbor as yourself.” Jesus didn't come so that men would bow at his feet while he was here. Jesus came to bow at our feet and wash them. Jesus came to show God’s love and to serve mankind through his death for our sins.
Two very different kings….Nebuchadnezzar tried to force worship of himself by threat of punishment…..Jesus Christ won our worship and devotion through his love and service to us. We bow down at the name of Jesus Christ because he saves us from our sin! We bow down to Jesus Christ because You, the Father have exalted him above all others!…..”This is my Son, with whom I am well pleased.” Jesus Christ is Lord! All…..in heaven, on the earth, under the earth….will bow down to Jesus Christ. The fiery furnace is still out there…..but this one is eternal. Only one, Jesus Christ, can pull us out from death to life. Thank you! Amen.
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