THE GREATEST 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

King James Version

William C. Martin wrote the beautiful hymn “The Name of Jesus”.  I love the words in this inspiring hymn.  “That name I fondly love to hear, It never fails my heart to cheer; Its music dries the falling tear, Exalt the name of Jesus!”  Jean Perry wrote the hymn “I Know of a Name”.  “The One of that name, my Savior became, My Savior of Calvary.  My sins nailed Him there; my burdens He bare.  He suffered all this for me.”

Pastor Thomas Dennis wrote a hymn that brings tears to my eyes to think that Jesus loves us so much “The Broken Heart”.  “He died of a broken heart for you, He died of a broken heart; Oh, wondrous love! for you, for me, He died of a broken heart.”  What amazing unconditional love for you and for me flowed from the heart of our precious Saviour when He hung on the cross with the blood flowing down His body as He was crucified for your sins and for my sins.

Pastor Don Moen wrote one of my very favorite hymns “NO OTHER NAME”.  “No other name but the Name of Jesus No other name but the Name of the Lord No other name but the Name of Jesus Is worthy of glory And worthy of honor And worthy of power And all praise.”  Yes, Jesus is the greatest Name of all.  Not only does Jesus have the greatest Name, He also loves us unconditionally.  There is nothing you could ever do that would make Him stop loving you”.

Are you shouting with happiness yet?  I will never understand why people will shout and cheer for their favorite sports team but don’t cheer and shout for the One Who loves them so much He died for them.  Thank God for Jesus, our precious Saviour and one day if you have accepted Jesus into your heart to be your personal Saviour, you will see Him face to face.  How I long for that day.  I am going to give Him a big hug and tell Him how much I love and appreciate Him.

Joanne Lowe

November 18, 2019