JESUS – The name above every name
Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: Philippians 2:9
Something that has been lost in today’s society is the proper reverence for the name of Jesus. His name is often used flippantly in conversation as a euphemism. We have forgotten the commandments of Exodus 20 and have allowed other things to rule our lives.
Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain; for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain. Exodus 20:7
The Strong’s definition of “Vain” originates from the same as H7722 in the sense of desolating. Its definition given is evil (as {destructive }) literally (ruin) or morally (especially guile); figuratively idolatry (as {false} subjectively): uselessness (as {deceptive} objectively; also adverbially in vain).
We need to get back to giving God the proper respect He deserves. One way we can show Him respect is to only use His name when we are talking to Him or about Him. We do not need to use His name as if it’s just another word.
Not only do we disrespect God in our language, but also in our actions. We call ourselves Christians, but we do not always act like one. We can’t just say that we believe. We must live it. It’s misleading when you say that you are a Christian when God has no part in your life.
Jesus’ name is the Name above all other names. Jesus is to be highly exalted. As we declare His name, we are confessing that He alone is Lord.
Different names of Jesus
It has been exciting to search out the names of Jesus. I would like to encourage you to search the Scriptures for yourself and dive into the Word. Print the monthly Scripture Journal Calendar below. It will help you get started. The following list is only a handful of the names of Jesus…
- Authority
- Bright & Morning Star
- Captain of Salvation
- Deliverer
- Everlasting Father
- Fountain of Living Waters
- Gate
- High Priest
- I AM
- Jehovah
- King of Kings
- Last Adam
- Mighty God
- Nazarene
- Only Begotten Son of God
- Prophet
- Resurrection and Life
- Son of the Highest
- Truth
- Uncorruptible
- Vine
- Way
- Excellent
- Young Child
- Zeal of the Lord of Hosts
What is Scripture Journaling?
It is simply reading a daily selected passage of Scripture, handwriting the passage, allowing Christ to speak to you, and then writing down the insights or spiritual lessons you learned from the passage. It also helps you more readily hide God’s Word in your heart.
Below is a printable list of the Names of Jesus with accompanying passages of Scripture. I trust you will enjoy journaling the names of Jesus as much as I have enjoyed this.
