Monday, July 13, 2015

The Meaning of a Name

Philippians 2:9-11

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 acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Often we don’t take the time to think about the value that a name holds.  Jesus was given a name that is above every name!  He was given a name was meant for all to bow down before him and praise him.  No other name will ever be held higher than that of our Lord, Jesus Christ.

When we were expecting our son, we chose the name Jonathan.  Jonathan was David’s best friend in the Bible.  The name means Yahweh has given.  Some dictionaries say that it means gift from God.  We selected this name carefully.  We had lost one baby before and knew that he may be our only child so it was with great thought that his name was selected. 


I encourage you to take a few minutes today to reflect upon what the name of Jesus means to you. 

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