Another title ascribed to Jesus is “The mighty God.” (Isa. 9:6) This does not mean that Jesus is the “Almighty God,” but it does mean that he has been highly exalted in the divine arrangement and that the Creator is pleased to have him recognized as a mighty God and to be worshipped. In John 5:22,23 we learn that the Heavenly Father has committed all judgment unto his Son, and that he desires all men to honor the Son even as they honor him.
In Isaiah 53:12 the high position of Jesus in the divine arrangement is again brought to our attention. In this chapter the suffering and death of the Redeemer of the world are prophesied. Because of his faithfulness the Creator promises, “Therefore will I divide him a portion with the great.” This was fulfilled when Jesus was raised from the dead and highly exalted to the right hand of the throne of God. There he became “The mighty God,” the One to whom the whole world may properly look for succor, and from whom, as the representative of the Creator, they may properly expect the blessings of salvation from sin and death.
Another prophecy concerning Jesus foretold that his name would be “Immanuel,” which means, “God with us.” (Isa. 7:14) This does not mean that Jesus is the Almighty God, the Creator himself, but that he would be the representative of God. Jesus’ coming to earth to die for the people was a wonderful manifestation of the love of God. (John 3:16) His miracles were an eloquent illustration of God-given power, which will be employed by the glorified Christ for healing all the sick and raising all the dead.
The Scriptures declare that so far as the person of Jehovah the Creator is concerned, no man can look upon him and live. (Exod. 33:20) But in Jesus men saw the glorious characteristics of God manifested. And through the laws of his kingdom they will recognize even more that through him the justice, wisdom, love, and power of Almighty God have become operative for their eternal blessing. Gladly, then, will the people recognize Jesus as God’s representative, and the manifestation of God’s presence in their midst.