None of the rulers of this age knew;
they would not have crucified
Jesus is the Lord of Glory. He left Heaven and its glories to be born as a babe in Bethlehem. Heaven was magnified by the presence of Jesus, but He gave up its luster and glory to be born in a humble stable and to be part of a poor family. When He left the side of the Father to come to Earth, He was the Lord from Glory. He gave it all up because of His love for fallen humanity. Jesus is the Lord of Glory who came to die for the world.
Jesus, thank You for giving up Your heavenly home to come to Earth for sinners. Thank You for giving up Your glory to suffer the agonies of Calvary for me.
Jesus left the glories of Heaven, knowing He would return. The night before He died, Jesus prayed, “And now, O Father, glorify Me together with Yourself, with the glory which I had with You before the world was” (John 17:5). Jesus was the Lord from Glory, but when He returned to Heaven, He had more glory than when He left. Jesus had added His glorious victory over sin, death and the Evil One. Now, Jesus is truly the Lord of Glory. Jesus has more glory now than before He came to the world.
Jesus, I want my life to add even more glory to You, for all You’ve done for me. I can’t fully understand Your love, but I accept it. I glorify You because You alone are worthy of glory. Amen.
Go Deeper: Philippians 2:1-11
Jesus receives additional glory for His accomplishments on Calvary.
