July 3 - Crowned with Glory

July 3 - Hebrews 2:5-9 - Crowned with Glory

There is speculation that the people of Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were kept, believed that in the world to come, Michael and the angels would have dominion. Hebrews 2:5 puts that speculation to rest. We have read much about angels and the fact that they are subject to the Son, who is superior in all ways to the angels, in fact, they are simply part of creation.

Psalm 8:4-6 is quoted, showing that God gave mankind dominion over the earth. This is a command that was made in Genesis 1:28. Even though man was a little lower than the angels, we still have ruling control of the earth's beings.

In Hebrews 2:8, the explanation continues by telling us that everything is subject to God even though we may not see it.

But, it goes on to say, we do see Jesus, who was made lower than the angels as well when He came to earth. He became just like man, but was crowned because of the suffering He went through on the cross.

The only purpose for Jesus Christ becoming man was so that He might die.

From the moment He was sent to earth in the form of a tiny baby, the plan was that He would become the sacrifice for everyone. No one could change the motion of the plan that was set in place.

His crown ... glory and honor ... comes because of His willingness to face death for us.