Dr. Johnson. Org
The Name Jesus
"What's in
a name that smells like a rose'? someone asked. The answer is
"Jesus"- The Rose of Sharon. As Paul the apostle writes, we who have
become ambassadors for Christ are the fragrance of Christ "For we are to
God the aroma of Christ among those whos are being saved and those who are
perishing." (2 Corinthians 2:15).
In this sin stricken world, this is the only name that brings salvation, peace,
healing and deliverence to all who seek.
"Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under
heaven given to men by which we must be saved" ( Acts
The Jews- "the people o f God" praised their God, Jehovah by calling
Him differently on different occassions.
Jehovah Jireh - the Lord will provide ( Genenis 22:14)
Jehovah Nissi-the Lord is my banner ( Exodus 17:15)
Jehovah Shalom -the Lord my peace ( Judges 6:24)
Jehovah Ropheka -the Lord our healer ( Exodus 15 :26)
Jehovah Tsidkeenu-the Lord our righteousress ( Jeremiah 23:6)
Jehovah Mekaddishkem - the Lord who makes holy ( Leviticus 20:8)
Jehovah Rohi - the Lord my shepherd ( Psalm 23 :1)
Jehovah Shammah - the Lord is there ( Ezekiel 48:35)
Jehovah Elohim, Adonai Jehovah, Jehovah Saboath,
Jehovah Hoseenu, Jeshovah Eloheenu, Jehovah Eloheka.
Jehovah Elohay are the others.
This was to show their love for God.
How can a name be a weapon?
Once when involved with the enemy in a spiritual conflict, both of us were very
weary. It was late at night; around 1 or 2 a.m and being at it for quite
sometime and sleepy, the Holy Spirit adviced us to keep taking the name of
Jesus. As we kept saying " Jesus, Jesus, Jesus.................., the
powers of darkness were kept at bay and as if glued to the ground not able to
move.
As we read in Proverbs
"The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are
safe"
There is real power in the name of Jesus. The Bible says,
"Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave him the name that
is above every name, that at the name of Jesus, every knee should bow, in
heaven and on earth and under the earth and every tongue confess that Jesus
Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. ( Phillipians 2: 9- 11).
In Acts chapter 3 we read about the 4 0 yr. old crppled beggar beinghealed by
the name of Jesus. verse 6 says,. "Then Peter said, " Silver or gold
I do not have, but what I have I give you, In the name of Jesus Christ of
Nazareth, walk?" Later on Peter again asserts, It is Jesus' name and the
faith that comes through Him that has given this complete healing to him ( v
16)
In Luke 10: 17, we read about the disciples telling Jesus excitedly " Lord
even the demons submit to us in your name"
Not only to the disciples, but also to evey believer whom Jesus has given the
authority, "And these signs will accompany those who believe.
In my name they will drive out demons..................." ( Mark
O what a Wonderful name !
O what a Powerful name !
Praise the Lord for "Jesus" the name!