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CHRIST IS SUPERIOR IN HIS ACHIEVEMENTS
SATURDAY, JULY 13
Hebrews 2:5-18
Philippians 2:5-11
“Wherefore God also hath
highly exalted him …”
CHRIST IS SUPERIOR IN HIS ACHIEVEMENTS
It was by God’s design that Christ was accused of the Jews and subsequently subjected to trial under the Roman governor. He was sentenced to death though He was not found guilty of breaking any law. This was the lowest point in His humiliation. The text said that He was to taste death for every man, showing that His death was not in vain. His superiority was once again revealed when He rose from the dead. He also ascended to heaven in the same glorified body and there is a promise of His return in the same way. This was His glorious and honourable crowning. He became one with the human race yet He was the greatest. His humiliation was not in vain, for it was a sacrifice to redeem those whom the Father had given Him to inherit eternal life. “… whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life” (John 3:16).
He brought many sons to glory being the Captain of their salvation who is perfect through sufferings. He did not assume human form and humble Himself for nothing. He had a God-given purpose in doing all these things. He achieved that purpose as He stated. When He was about to go to heaven, He told His disciples that He was going to prepare a place for them and would return to take them to Himself. His suffering and death paid the penalty that was due for sin. He sanctifies them so that they meet God’s demand for holiness and are able to have fellowship with Christ. This is the assertion of the text: “For both he that sanctifieth and they who are sanctified are all of one: for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren, Saying, I will declare thy name unto my brethren, in the midst of the church will I sing praise unto thee” (Heb 2:11-12).
This truth is also declared by the earlier prophets. Jesus told His disciples why He addressed them as friends; He treated them as His equals and His brethren. He identified Himself with those whom He came to save. He is superior in His work because He is Lord of all.
THOUGHT: (Read Philippians 2:5.)
PRAYER: May I always be thankful for what Christ has done for me.