Jesus Name Above All Names Philippians 2:7-9 Devotional

In this Philippians 2:7-9 Devotional, we’ll dive deep into the meaning of the phrase, “Jesus Name Above All Names”, and the importance it has in our everyday lives! We’ll reflect on the humble obedience of Christ Jesus, His exaltation to the highest place, and what it means for us as followers to embrace the mind of Christ in our Christian life.

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What is the Meaning of Philippians 2:7-9?

As I sat in church, I felt like I was just going through the motions. I’d had a lot on my mind lately, and it was hard to focus on the reason I was in church, to begin with. Then, God spoke to my heart and gently reminded me why I was there.

Jesus. He’s the reason. He is the One who gave His life for me. And He deserves my awe! My heart was immediately drawn back to this powerful scripture from Philippians…

but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men. And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross. Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name. 

Philippians 2:7-9 NKJV

 

There’s no one else like Jesus. He alone is the Son of God, the Savior of the World, and the Name Above All Names. He’s the only One worthy of His title. The Father has exalted Him above all else, and we must do the same!

Sometimes it’s easy to forget, get caught up in life’s mundane things, and lose focus. So, today, let’s ask ourselves these questions and reflect on them. Has Jesus become commonplace in my life? Am I giving credit where credit is due? Do I live my life in a way that brings glory to Him? Am I in awe of the One who died to save me?

Jesus understood what He was facing when He came to earth. He knew He would be separated from the Father as He never had been before. And He realized that a brutal death reserved only for the worst criminals awaited Him on the cross.

It’s true, Jesus could have saved Himself from such a painful death. If He had simply said, I’m not the Son of God, I’m just the son of a carpenter they would have let Him go. Likewise, He was capable of calling upon all of the angels in heaven to come down and defend Him. With their power and might, the earth would have easily been destroyed.

He Humbled Himself

But Jesus didn’t do either of those things. Instead, He did as the Father asked, left behind the glory of heaven, humbled Himself, and became a servant. He did it for you and for me, so we could live with Him forever. Because of His great love for us, He gave Himself! And for that sacrifice, God has exalted Him and given Him the name which is above all names. He alone is worthy of our praise!

Today, my prayer is that you will know the love of Jesus. May His peace and divine glory fill your heart and mind as you focus completely on Him. Let this verse encourage you as you reflect on His sacrifice..

For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that you through His poverty might become rich.
2 Corinthians 8:9 NKJV

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This verse beautifully sums up the humility and generosity of Jesus. He willingly gave up His divine privileges of heaven and embraced the humble means of life on earth. Through His poverty, we’ve gained the riches of salvation. And because of that, we can praise Him with joy and gratitude, knowing the incredible cost of our eternal life.

God Highly Exalted Him

Paul’s letter to the Philippians may have been part of an early hymn of the early church that celebrated the humility and exaltation of Jesus. It beautifully captures both the divine nature and the human nature of Christ. In the form of God, He didn’t use His special privileges as the Son of God for His own advantage but humbled Himself in the form of a servant for our sake.

Though He existed in the essential nature of God, He chose a humble place among us, walking in human flesh and demonstrating self-denying love. He embraced the form of a slave, the very nature of a servant, and gave up His high status to live an obedient life. His actions weren’t motivated by His own interests but by the will of the Father and our need for salvation.

Now, Jesus sits at the place of highest honor, exalted above every name in heaven and earth. His name, the name of Jesus, will one day be acknowledged by every human being as Lord.

that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Philippians 2:10-11 NKJV

This powerful passage reveals the awe-inspiring result of Jesus’ obedience and exaltation. It’s a promise that His name holds unmatched authority, now and for all eternity. One day, every knee will bow before Him, recognizing the glory and majesty of our risen Lord and bringing glory to our Heavenly Father.

God’s Hand in the Exaltation of Christ

Through the humility and suffering of Jesus, we can see God’s hand at work. He didn’t overlook the obedient life of His Son. Instead, He lifted Him up in glory, fulfilling the promise of eternal life and giving Him the name above all names.

From the glory of heaven to the humble role of a servant, God’s hand was guiding Jesus every step of the way. In the life of our Lord Jesus Christ, we witness how the power of the Holy Spirit worked through both His obedience and His exaltation. That same power is still at work in our own lives, shaping us with purpose and grace. What a good thing it is to know that the hand that lifted Jesus to glory is the same hand that lifts us up with steadfast love and promises us eternal life.

Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up.
James 4:10 NKJV

This verse is a reminder that God’s hand responds to humility with grace. Just as Jesus was lifted up because of His obedience, we’ll be raised up in due time when we trust God’s plan. Humbling ourselves isn’t always easy, but it’s the pathway to God’s goodness in our lives. When we surrender our pride and let go of our own way, God steps in with power and purpose. His hand doesn’t just guide us, it exalts us in ways we could never experience on our own.

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Living with the Mind of Christ

In the book of Philippians, Paul encourages us to have the mind of Christ, the attitude of humble service, not searching for power or position, but giving ourselves for the good of others. Jesus washed His disciples’ feet at the last supper, and that’s the spirit of humble service He asked us to show other people each day.

^​Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet.
John 13:14 NIV

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This verse shows us that Jesus, even in His divine authority, chose to kneel and serve. It was a powerful act of humility that shocked the disciples and taught them what true leadership looks like. The Son of Man didn’t come to be served, but to serve, and that’s the example He left for us to follow. When we live with the mind of Christ, we put the needs of others ahead of our own and look for opportunities to show love through our actions. It’s in those small acts of service that the glory of God shines brightest through our lives.

Celebrate the Name of Jesus

In this Philippians 2:7-9 Devotional, we’ve seen the glory of Jesus’ humble obedience, His sacrificial love, and His exaltation to the place of highest honor. The name of Jesus is the Name Above All Names, not just in title, but in power, authority, and the salvation He brings. He’s the only-begotten Son of God, the Savior of the World, and the source of our eternal life.

Let’s live each day in awe of the One who gave everything for us. Celebrate His holy name, lift Him high in your heart and in your life, and let the glory of God shine through you as a living reflection of the body of Christ.

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