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WHEN SHALL THESE THINGS BE?
TUESDAY, MAY 9
Philippians 2:9-11

Revelation 5:11-14

 

“And that every tongue
should confess that

Jesus Christ is Lord…”

 

WHEN SHALL THESE THINGS BE?
 
As believers, we ought to highly exalt the name of Jesus. Yet it can sometimes feel like a very lonely endeavour. Hardly anyone else around us cares to know anything about Jesus. Even Christians shy away from proclaiming His name – yes, the beautiful name that is sadly used by many as nothing more than a swear word.
 
How is it then that Paul described a scene where every knee will bow to Jesus, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord? It is not just of believers, but of every single one on earth, in heaven, and even under the earth (referring to the dead in their graves). The verse gives no timeframe to when this global worship of Jesus will take place. But it is a certainty that one day, the whole world (i.e. everyone) will acknowledge Jesus for who He is.
 
We see a similar description in Revelation 5:13. This was a glimpse that John was given into the future of a scene in heaven where the angels and saints will be worshipping God (Rev 5:11-12). They sing a chorus which is echoed by everyone in verse 13: “And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying, Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever.” It describes a future day when the whole universe will have no choice but to confess that Jesus is indeed the Lord over all, that He is the Almighty, sovereign God.
 
This will happen only at the Second Coming of Jesus. He will come in power and glory, as the King of kings and Lord of lords. As He assumes His position as Ruler and Judge of all the world, His glory will be known to all. It will be a day where everyone in the world, both dead and alive, will realise the truth of who He is.
 
May we not wait until the final day of judgment before we fall to our knees and confess that Jesus is Lord. Right now, we have the chance to bow before Jesus and worship Him as both Lord and Saviour. Will you?
 
THOUGHT: Do I presently confess that Jesus Christ is Lord?

PRAYER: May I always acknowledge Jesus as the Lord over my life.

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