Every Knee Should Bow

Therefore God exalted him to the highest place
   and gave him the name that is above every name,
that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow,
   in heaven and on earth and under the earth,
and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord,
   to the glory of God the Father. Philippians 2:9-11, NIV

God is Sovereign—fully in control of all things and circumstances. Nothing happens apart from the knowledge of our Lord. He is omnipotent, omniscient, and omnipresent; all-powerful, all-knowing, and ever-present. He is the Uncreated One; He is Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty.

To envision just a small part of the greatness of God is to remember when we speak of the Eternal One, eternity does not include only the future but indeed includes all time—all the future plus all the past merged together into a continuum of time. If we truly knew anything of the holiness of the Lord at all—if we truly comprehended the magnificence of the Lord, we would all be in a perpetual state of worship and awe—every knee bowed and every tongue confessing and glorifying God.

Sadly, however, that is not the case. How many times in the course of a day do you hear the Lord’s name spoken in vain? How often do you hear the Lord’s name being used to curse someone? Even among those of us who are believers we often use the name of our Lord too casually.

Can you remember the last time you took a moment to ponder the greatness of God? Do you ever consider that when you go to the Father in prayer, you are petitioning the Creator? As a Christian have you contemplated the unfathomable power of the Holy Spirit residing within you?

God desires an intimate relationship with each of us. He invites you to know Him personally. Have you accepted that invitation? If not, do so today. Say, “Yes”, to all that Jesus offers and “No” to all sin (and the world) offers. Begin now spending time with and pondering the greatness of our God. Begin now to honor our great and awesome God; honor His qualities, character, and attributes. Begin now to learn and grow spiritually and faithfully in the grace and mercy of our Lord. Begin now to enjoy the abundant life that an intimate relationship with Almighty God offers.

He is the One worthy of all our honor, glory, and praise:

 “In my vision at night I looked, and there before me was one like a son of man, coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into his presence. He was given authority, glory and sovereign power; all nations and peoples of every language worshiped him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and his kingdom is one that will never be destroyed. Daniel 7:13-14, NIV (AMEN!!)

God Bless!