"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" (Philippians 2:9-10).
Men may continue to argue among themselves, but the good book affirms that the name of Jesus Christ is the name above all names. That name is infinitely higher, marvelously greater and exceedingly superior to every other name in all realms of existence. I want to share with you a few unique things about the name of Jesus that directly concern you.
First, the name of Jesus is the only name given to humanity (Acts 4:12). It is a gift that God has given to mankind. Or have you heard of any other name given to man by God for any kind of purpose for that matter? None whatsoever. But the name of Jesus has been given that by this name, all men might be saved. It is His name that gives life (1 John 5:13). No other name guarantees forgiveness of sin (1 John 2:12). The name Jesus is the Greek for the Hebrew 'Jehoshua' or 'Joshua' for short, which means "Jehovah saves". For the angel said, you shall bring forth a son and call his name Jesus, because he shall save his people from their sins (Matthew 1:21). That is why it is only to them that receive that Jesus gave the power to become the children of God, even to them that believe on his name (John 1:12).
The name Jesus is the only one that commands respect and reverence in all realms of existence, being the most excellent name (Hebrews 1:4). It is at the name of Jesus that everything must bow in heaven, earth and beneath. It is only at the name of Jesus that we can get the attention of heaven and obtain answers from God when we pray (John 14:13-14). So if you want the knees of problems to bow to you and you really want God to answer your prayers, subscribe to the name of Jesus by accepting and following His person.
The wonderful name of Jesus is the only name whose bearer is as close as the mention of His name at all times, in every place and to all persons who call upon Him in faith (Psalms 75:1). This is possible because He is God and consequently omnipresent. He is not a God that is afar off; He is nearer to you than your skin! No wonder He assured the disciples, "lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen" (Matthew 28:20).
Finally, Jesus is the only name that can shelter you. The Bible says that the name of the Lord is a strong tower into which the righteous may run be saved (Proverbs 18:10). Isn't it interestingly unique a name could function as a house, a refuge and indeed, a fortified strong tower? I have written extensively about this in my book titled "Understanding Spiritual Equations". That the name of the Lord being referred to in Proverbs 18:10 must be pointing to Jesus is very clear from a number of scriptures. Acts 2:36 says that God wants us to know assuredly that He has made Jesus both Lord and Christ. Philippians 2:11 says God has decreed that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord. 1 Corinthians 8:6 says for us as Christians, there is only one Lord - and that is Jesus. And Romans 10:13 says that whoever will call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved, and we already know the name by which we are saved.
So my dear friends, get connected with Jesus and take His name with everywhere you go. That name will bring life, joy and comfort to you all the days of your life and guarantee you admission to heaven when you have finished doing His will on the earth
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