The Name of Jesus Christ

Hello everyone,

How are you doing on this day? I hope well and bubbling in the Lord. We thank God because in all situations we can give thanks. Blessed be His holy name forevermore, amen.

Primary Text

“Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all that in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ …

There is a song which goes along these lines, “The name, the name of Jesus, is higher than any other name, it is not an ordinary name, it’s a name that’s full of power and praise.” Hallelujah! A name is very significant, and most important. When you mention the name of a person, if others are familiar with that person, they can immediately conjure up either an image or some idea about the person. In Matthew 1v20-21, we are told of how an angel appeared to Joseph in a dream to tell him that the child Mary was with was conceived of the Holy Ghost, “And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call His name JESUS: for He shall save His people from their sins.” What do you think of when you hear the name of Jesus? (v21, KJV). Philippians 2v9-11 (NIV) tells us that “Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.” The name of Jesus is higher and greater, more powerful, than any other name – sickness, disease, reproach, shame, poverty, disappointment, barrenness … These all bow to the name of Jesus. Moreover, we are told:

Supplementary Text

“And there is salvation in and through no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by and in which we must be saved.” Acts 4v12 (AMP)

Prayer

Our Father in heaven, we honor You and we lift up Your holy name. We thank You for giving Jesus the name that is above every other name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Thank You for the power in the name of Jesus. Thank You Father, Son and Holy Ghost, in Jesus name we pray, amen.