The Four Throne Names of Jesus: Mighty God – Philippians 2:5-11 – Rachel Taylor

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“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” (Isaiah 9:6)

“Being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death – even death on a cross! Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name.” (Philippians 2:8-9)

Jesus demonstrated the great power in humility through his birth, life and death. His birth and death seemed in great contrast to the Mighty God prophesied in Isaiah 9:6. He did not fight, or show pride, rather fully submitting in obedience to God His Father. Therefore, many did not and do not accept He is the Messiah; “the world did not recognise him” (John 1:10).

However, through the power of humility, Jesus conquered sin and death living a life and death poured out for others. We can share in the inheritance of our Mighty God also through humility, submitting our lives to Him and believing Jesus is truly Mighty God. Through this, we share in His victory over sin and death. Like Jesus, we too need to go low, moving pride out of the way, allowing God to move powerfully through us and fight for us. God lifts the humble and He exalted Jesus to the highest place. He will likewise exalt us if we humble ourselves under God’s mighty hand.