The Exalted Christ.

It is written,"That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things 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). If you have not yet called Jesus Christ Lord, there is coming a day that you will; even Satan himself will bow and call Christ Lord. Because Jesus humbled Himself and was obedient unto death, even death on a cross, He was exalted and His name is above every name. You see, that is why, while our sins were great, His perfect love was greater; He took the nails, He took the cross in our place, and died for us. However, He is no longer a battered body or dusty bones laying in a tomb, He is the Mighty King who is at the right hand of power. The one who's hair is white like wool, who's eyes are like a flame of fire, who's feet is like fine brass that burns in a furnace, and His face shines like the sun in His strength; out of His mouth goes a two-edged sword (Revelation 1:14-16). With this appearance, He says to those who call Him Lord, "Fear not; I am the first and the last:I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death (Rev 1:17-18). The power, holiness, and righteousness of Jesus Christ should inspire fear in all people, but His love should inspire joy and peace in His people; fear not, ye children of God, for Christ Jesus your Lord is with you.