I want to respond here to my own post because I’m a bit conflicted. Some of you know that the verse “a little lower than the heavenly beings (or angels) can be rendered, “a little lower than God.”
I chose to go with the “little lower than the angels” version, but realize that it may lead to the conclusion that humans are not as esteemed in the Kingdom as angels. I don’t believe this to be true. Humanity is, in fact, the pinnacle of God’s creation, and redeemed persons are the recipients of his Holy Spirit. This cannot be said of angels, no matter how glorious and privileged they may be.
The perspective I wanted to give was one that would elevate humanity -- especially redeemed humanity -- to its proper place and value in the Kingdom.
So — bottom line of the post, be stubborn in your refusal to think less of yourself than your Father has made you. And…ask him what your new name is.