What’s in a Name?

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Have you ever looked up the meaning of your name? When I looked up the meaning of my name, I found varying versions of the origin: pond, waterfall, pool, lake, ruddy-complexioned, dwells by the torrent.

But mine, or yours, can never compare to the name of Jesus. What do we know about Him?

In His Name…
*demons bow, evil flees
*our covenant with God was cut
*our hunger and thirst are quenched
*the Word goes to work and miracles happen
*the universe was created and all held together
*our names are written in the Lamb’s book of Life
*the gospel is preached, doors are opened and shut
*the lame walk, the blind see, the deaf have their ears opened
*the sick are healed, the dead arise, mighty storms are calmed
*help is summoned, temptations are averted, captives are set free
*have an intimate relationship and our loneliness turns to fellowship
*marriages are healed, minds are set free, forgiveness of our sins is given

In His Name, we…
*live by faith
*take our delight
*offer our prayers to the Father
*have the anointing of the Spirit
*receive His power and authority
*receive salvation and newness of life
*find compassion and grace in time of need
*have a companion, hiding place, strong tower
*were chosen, made holy, righteous, and sanctified
*fight our battles, are made royal heirs, sit at the King’s table
*know and are set free by the Truth, know the Way, know the Father

He…
*is Love
*is Emmanuel, the Messiah
*offers “healing in His wings”
*supplies joy for our mourning
*lives within us and walks with us
*gives beauty to replace our ashes
*has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows
*replaces our failing spirit with a garment of praise
*meets our needs, secures our safety, rebukes the enemy
*guides our footsteps, anchors our soul, rewards our obedience
*was wounded for our transgressions and bruised for our iniquities

His…
*joy is our strength
*grace is our sufficiency
*Presence is brought near
*peace replaces our stress
*Light dispels our darkness
*strength replaces our weakness
*favor, grace, and mercy pursue us
*yoke is easy and His burden is light
*Spirit intercedes for us in our prayers in accordance with God’s will

Through and in Him, we are…
*refined and molded in His likeness
*led to still waters and green pastures
*given a banquet table in the midst of our enemies
*made whole, given revelation, preserved, blessed
*delivered from evil, cleansed, comforted in our sorrows and trials
*rewarded, restored, purified, and sanctified, upheld from stumbling, instructed in the ways of life

He is our…
*joy, hope, rest, sufficiency
*Mighty Warrior, Shepherd
*Father, Brother, Best Friend
*Sacrifice, Mediator, Advocate
*Life abundantly on earth, life everlasting
*eternal and never-changing love of the Father
*example of giving, sharing, caring, compassion
*Helper, Teacher, Example, Shield, armor of God
*Encourager, Comforter, Counselor, Sustainer, Provider
*roadside marker, footprints to follow, a final destination
*fountain of Life, streams of Living Water in our desert places
*foundation, our refuge, our Rock, our home, our dwelling place
*heavenly Bridegroom, Kinsman Redeemer, Counselor, an eternal home
*sure hand of guidance, a Vine of Life, wisdom, understanding and discernment
*final sacrifice, our Ark in the flood-have our sanctuary, our victory, a teacher, our Treasure
*Deliverer, Captain, Commander in Chief, Leader, Governor, blessed and only Ruler, Lawgiver

He is the…
*Master of our soul
*Bright Morning Star
*Gift of God, the Holy One
*Head of the body, the church
*Amen, Prophet, Passover Lamb
*Author and Finisher of our faith
*firstborn of the dead and many brothers
*Apostle and High Priest of our profession
*Bread of Life, Living Bread, Living Water
*Rock, the Living Stone, Chief Cornerstone
*Dayspring, Elect of God, Heir of all things
*Root of David and Jesse, Branch of the Lord
*Alpha and Omega, Life, Door, Lamb of God
*Lion of Judah, Righteous Judge, King of the Jews
*image of the invisible God, Brightness of His glory
*Light of the heavenly city, True Light, Faithful Witness