Day 3 – What Is In A Name?

Greetings, Precious Family. May the Peace of the Lord be with you always.

Scripture:
Philippians 2:9-11 (KJV)

“Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Family, over the last two nights we have learned that Jesus was given His name by divine instruction and that salvation is found in no other name. Tonight, we take another step in this journey and ask an important question:

What makes the name of Jesus different from every other name?

Throughout history there have been kings, rulers, prophets, teachers, and influential people whose names have been remembered for generations. Some names have inspired nations while others have changed the course of history. Yet Scripture declares that there is one name that stands above them all.

The Apostle Paul tells us that God highly exalted Jesus and gave Him a name above every name. Notice that Jesus did not seize this honor for Himself. Because of His humility, obedience, sacrifice, death, burial, and resurrection, the Father exalted Him.

His name is not above every name because it sounds different. It is above every name because of who He is.

At the name of Jesus, heaven pays attention. At the name of Jesus, hell recognizes authority. At the name of Jesus, the broken find hope, the sinner finds forgiveness, and the believer finds strength. (I had to stop and give God a Hallelujah)

The day is coming when every knee will bow. Not some knees. Every knee. Those who worship Him now will bow in love and adoration. Those who rejected Him will bow in acknowledgment of His Lordship. Every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.

What a privilege it is that we do not have to wait for that day to honor His name. We can worship Him now. We can trust Him now. We can call upon His name now.

The name given in a manger is the same name exalted above every name.

Let Us Pray

Spirit of the Living God, Thank You for putting this series about the name of Jesus on my heart. As I study and prepare for each lesson, I am reminded of something so beautiful. The name of Jesus is revealed in the New Testament, but the Person of Jesus is present throughout the entire Bible. From Genesis to Revelation you have always been there and are still here today.

May we continue to see you everyday, woven  throughout our lives. We make room for you Jesus. Have your way in our lives. Thank you for loving us and for continuing to want to have a relationship with us. We call you Holy!! Lord, we lift this prayer to you, in the name of our Redeemer, Christ Jesus. Amen,

Worship Video of the Day

What a privilege it is to serve you, Lord.

Rev. Marcia Davis, BA, MA