OUR SAVIOUR’S NAME

“Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:  But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:  And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.  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.”

Philippians 2:5-11 KJV

Rev. Charles Benson Wycuff wrote a beautiful hymn about our Saviour “What A Lovely Name”.  I believe Rev. Wycuff wrote this hymn from the depths of his heart.  “There’s a name above all others, Wonderful to hear, bringing hope and cheer.  It’s the lovely name of Jesus, Evermore the same, what a lovely name.”

Lela B. Long wrote another one of my favorite hymns about our Saviour “Jesus is The Sweetest Name I Know”.  “Jesus is the sweetest name I know, And He’s just the same as His lovely Name, And that’s the reason why I love Him so; Oh, Jesus is the sweetest Name I know.”

I have a dear friend, Jan, that I love very much.  When I see her name on an email, it makes me happy.  However, nobody’s name is sweeter than the precious Name of Jesus.  Just thinking about Jesus fills my heart to overflowing with joy and happiness.

It is a privilege just to say His precious Name and one day we will see Him face to face.  How I long for that day!

Joanne Lowe

April 8, 2015