This morning I woke up with a song in my head. It's a lovely song that we sing in church quite frequently. It's called, "Jesus, How I Love Your Wonderful Name." I ended up humming the tune to myself most of the day. It got me to thinking about names and the impact that certain names can leave on us whether positively or negatively.
When someone says the name of George W. Bush, immediately certain characteristics come to mind (most of which is better left unmentioned here- ugh.) When we hear the names of Streisand, Rockefeller, Gates, Lincoln, Cher, we immediately get a mental picture of that person and what they stand for. It is no different with the name of Jesus. Unfortunately, the name of Jesus has gotten a pretty bad reputation as a result of so many supposedly "well-meaning" individuals who have misrepresented our Lord. So, let's go to the Scriptures to set the record straight.
First of all, the word "name" from my Bible Dictionary means: "used for everything which the name covers; everything the thoughts or feelings of which are aroused in the mind by mentioning, hearing, or remembering the name, i.e. the person's rank, authority, command, excellences, deeds, faults, interests, etc." So, what does the Bible say about the name of Jesus?
1. Remission of sins - Acts 2:38
2. Justification - I Cor. 6:11
3. Healing - Acts 3:6
4. Deliverance - Acts 16:18
5. Power and authority - Phil. 2:9-11
And this is just a FEW of the incredible things that are associated with the name of Jesus.
We should never use the name of Jesus carelessly or take it for granted, but it should be spoken with purity of intent and purpose, and with an awesome sense of respect and love.
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