ONLY HIS 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

Lela B. Long wrote one of my favorite hymns “Jesus Is The Sweetest Name I Know”.  The words that she wrote describe how I feel.  “There have been names that I have loved to hear, But never has there been a name so dear To this heart of mine, As the Name divine, The precious, precious Name of Jesus”.

I love to hear my family and friends names but only His Name fills my heart to overflowing with joy and happiness.  How it thrills my heart to know that one day I will see Him face to face when He comes back for us.  He will finally get the praise He so richly deserves when everyone bows and confesses He is Lord.

When I get discouraged and think that I can’t give another smile or take another step, I say His precious Name.  Just saying His Name fills my heart with happiness and peace.  I also remember that Jesus never leaves us that He is with us in the bad times just as He is with us in the good times.  O how I love Jesus!

Joanne Lowe

May 2, 2015