It is unfortunate that many genuine Christians do not even know the meaning of the name of JESUS after many years of calling it. True, but so, sad, so bad!
I was one time conducting a naming ceremony, when I asked if anyone knew the meaning of the name of JESUS and surprisingly, not even one Christian at that gathering knew the meaning of the name of their Lord and Saviour, JESUS CHRIST. True, but so sad, so bad!
I will not spoon feed you, but I will rather give you as an assignment to find out for yourself, the meaning of the name of your Lord and Saviour, JESUS CHRIST. Now, know and note that understanding the meaning of a name or any thing RELEASES TO YOU MORE POWER about such name or thing. True! Take note, take heed! (Matthew 1:18-25).
Now, it is unfortunate that many genuine Christians knowingly or unknowingly place more VALUE and HONOUR to the names of the high and might (based on human sense) of society they are connected to than the name of JESUS they are connected to. True, so sad, so bad! (John 5:41-44).
Again, it is unfortunate that even many genuine Christians of today have become too familiar with the NAME OF JESUS to an extent of not understanding His PLACE (state) and POSITION (status) before God in the realm of spirits (spiritual World) and in the realm of humans (physical World). True! So sad, so bad!
This is a terrible state to be as a genuine Christian in this World. True! Take note, take heed!
The Bible reveals to us that because of JESUS CHRIST'S obedience to GOD His Father:
1. GOD His Father, who is the Designer, Creator and Owner of the Heaven and Earth has HIGHLY LIFTED UP His name (JESUS) above ALL other names in the HEAVEN. True! Take note, Take heed!
2. GOD His Father, who is the Designer, Creator and Owner of the Heaven and Earth has HIGHLY LIFTED UP His name (JESUS) above ALL other names in the EARTH. True! Take note, Take heed!
3. GOD His Father, who is the Designer, Creator and Owner of the Heaven and Earth has HIGHLY LIFTED UP His name (JESUS) above ALL other names under the EARTH. True! Take note, Take heed!
No other NAME including yours, mine and that of any spiritual or political leaders you admire can gain unhindered ACCESS to the Throne of God in Heaven to obtain MERCY and find GRACE (favour) in the sight and side of God to gets His attention for favourable ACTION to be taken in Heaven, on Earth and underneath the Earth than the name of JESUS. True! Halleluyah! Take note, take heed! (Hebrews 4:14-16; Acts ).
The Bible reveals this truth to us thus:
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 has 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).
It is will interest you to know and note that the way and manner,
1. You CONSCIOUSLY use the name of JESUS par time par your situation based on your understanding of it's place (state) and position (status) in the sight and side of God, will determine how it will be able to PRODUCE for you. True! Take note, take heed!
2. You CONVINCINGLY use the name of JESUS par time par your situation based on your understanding of it's place (state) and position (status) in the sight and side of God, will determine how it will be able to PERFORM for you. True! Take note, take heed!
3. You CONFIDENTLY use the name of JESUS par time par your situation based on your understanding of it's place (state) and position (status) in the sight and side of God, will determine how it will be able to be POWERFUL for you. True! Take note, take heed!
This is why Jesus Christ said to us thus:
Jesus said unto him, IF YOU CAN BELIEVE, all things are possible to him that BELIEVES. (Mark 9:23).
The place (state) and position (status) of someone's name matters. That is why the Bible says to us thus:
A GOOD NAME is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold. (Proverbs 22:1).
Also,
A GOOD NAME is better than precious ointment; and the day of death than the day of one's birth. (Ecclesiastes 7:1).
Don't be deceived! Choosing or having a GOOD NAME before God is more or far precious and powerful before God than you having great RICHES and precious OINTMENT. True! Take note, take heed!
Don't be deceived and don't join the bandwagon of Christians today who are believing in worldly position, power, popularity and material possession by doing all sorts of things, not caring whether it gives them bad name or not. Don't join them says the Lord! Take note, take heed! (1 Timothy 6:6-12).
The Lord has promised anyone who will dare to be different and who will dare to distinguish his or herself for His name sake thus:
You had LOVED RIGHTEOUSNESS, and HATED INIQUITY; therefore God, even thy God, had ANOINTED you with the oil of gladness above you fellows. (Hebrews 1:9).
JESUS CHRIST understood the precious and powerful PLACE (state) and POSITION (status) of His name in the spiritual realm and physical realm before God His Father, who is the Designer, Creator and Owner of the Heaven and Earth, therefore, He assured us thus:
1. That where two or three gather together in His NAME, He will be there. Halleluyah! (Matthew 18:20).
2. That anything we ask the Father in His NAME, He will do it for us. Hallelujah! (John :1623-26).
3. That in His NAME we should cast out devils. Hallelujah! (Mark 16:17-18).
4. That if we forsake anything for His name sake, we will receive hundredfold here and eternal life. Hallelujah! (Luke 18:18-30).
5. That if we give in His name, we will not lose our reward. Hallelujah! (Mark 9:41).
There is a huge difference in the sight and side of God, when you think, speak and do good IN YOUR OWN NAME or any other name and when you do good in the NAME of JESUS CHRIST. Yes, there is a very huge difference! Take note, take heed!
This is why Apostle Paul counselled us thus:
And WHATSOEVER you do in WORD or DEED, do ALL in the NAME of the LORD JESUS, giving thanks to God and the Father by him. (Colossians 3:17).
Always remember,
1. NOT TO be ashamed of the name of JESUS wherever you are and in whatever you say or do par time. Don't!
Learn to be proud of the name JESUS and be ready at all times to be identified with it and defend it at all time as well. If you do, you will be rewarded in due time. True! (Romans 1:14-17).
2. NOT TO take the name of JESUS for granted. Don't! Use it with courtesy and give it the due respect it deserves. Yes please! Thank you!
This is because it is only through the name of JESUS, you can be truly SAVED (free) from whatsoever the enemy is currently attacking you with or will bring against your PERSON and PROGRESS in Christ tomorrow in this World. True! Therefore, you must learn how to always and all way STICK with the name of JESUS in FAITH no matter what, to stay SAFE and STRONG in Christ in this World. True! Take note, take heed!
The Bible reveals this truth to us thus:
And it shall come to pass, that WHOSOEVER shall CALL on the NAME of the Lord shall be SAVED. (Acts 2:21).
Also,
Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the NAME OF JESUS CHRIST of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead, EVEN BY HIM DOES THIS MAN STAND HERE BEFORE YOU WHOLE. This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner. Neither is there SALVATION (freedom) in any other: for there is NONE OTHER NAME under Heaven GIVEN AMONG MEN, whereby we must be SAVED. (Acts 4:10-12; 2 Corinthians 3:17).
Take note, take heed because there is NO OTHER NAME given by God, the Designer, Creator and Owner of the Heaven and Earth than the name JESUS. And there is no other name as SURE and SAFE to HELP in times of need in this World than the name of JESUS. True! Halleluyah! (Hebrews 4:14-16).
Finally, God has HIGHLY LIFTED the name of JESUS above every other names and that every other names MUST knee and bow before the name JESUS, anytime, anywhere. Therefore, RESIST and INSIST in FAITH until all other names (Satan, fear, sickness, poverty, disappointment, anger, lust, pride, failure, etc) in your life disgracefully KNEE and BOW before the name JESUS in your life par time par your situation in Christ in this World. Halleluyah! (Philippians 2:5-11; 1 Peter 5:6-10).
The name of JESUS is precious before GOD and powerful before humans who gives it the rightful place in their lives and situation. And do you know what?
The name of JESUS works in Heaven, works on Earth and works underneath the Earth. The name JESUS works in homes, worship places, study places, workplaces, fun places, anywhere, anytime, any day. The name of JESUS works, works and works miracles, signs and wonders to them that consciously, convincingly and confidently BELIEVES in it. Yes indeed! I am a daily beneficiary of the fact that name of JESUS worked and still works. Halleluyah! (John 1:12;13).
Receive it! Believe it! Become it! Achieve it in terms of divine truth, character, power, ideas, gifts, purpose, calling, riches, healing, wisdom, strength, honour, glory, blessing, victory, breakthrough, appointment, fruitfulness, etc. Halleluyah! (Revelation 5:1-12; 1 Corinthians 12; 1 John 4:17).
God bless you.
MODIBO GODWILL
Divine Destiny Messenger,
Author & Speaker
@ The Purpose-costal Movement (TEPUM)
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