Philippians 2:10(That at the name of
Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven and things in earth, and
things under the earth).
Mark 16:17(And these signs shall follow
them that believe; in my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with
new tongues).
In the journey of life, name is very
important because it carries our identity. We are identified by the name we choose
to answer. God himself named Adam and asked him to name every living
creature that he created. And the scripture said that whatever Adam named them,
is still what they are called till date (Genesis 2:19). We are responsible to
put value in our name by what we do. Some families are proud of their second
name that even when their daughter marries another family they still want to
maintain their father’s name because of the power that it carries. Some change
it along the way if her husband adds value to his name. That’s how important
names are to humanity. No matter how powerful a name is in this world none can
be greater than the name of Jesus. His name is the only name that commands so
much power both in heaven and on earth; every knee bow to the name of Jesus.
Jesus Christ's birth was announced before he was conceived likewise Samson’s
birth and both were to be a deliverer (Luke 1:31-33, Judges 13:3-5). Jesus
Christ fought very hard to add value to his name by following God’s instruction
and God gave him a name that is above every other name. Note that before his
birth he was given a name after his naming ceremony was conducted and his
mother pronounced the name he was to be called and finally after his
crucifixion and resurrection God gave him a name that’s above every other name.
One surprising thing about his name is that he was still called Jesus, the same
pronunciation and spelling but something changes. Jesus Christ as a baby when
you called his name, it does not ring a bell, as a carpenter’s son his name
still does not mean anything. His name began to make sound after his baptism
when the spirit of God came upon him and he was led to the wilderness to be
tempted by the tempter. So, the challenges you are facing is to add value to
your name if handled the right way. “Without challenges there is no champion”
Samson’s name fizzled out because he did not handle his challenges the right
way. Both Jesus and Samson were led by the spirit but they got different
results. You can understand why I said we are responsible for the outcome of
our destiny. Spiritual maturity is very necessary if you really want your name
to command respect now and after when you have gone to be with the Lord. Jesus
Christ as a baby did not command power, as a carpenter he was ignored but as a
spirit filled man he was celebrated and sought out for. It is not about your
size, color, race, gender or your background; it is about you adding value to
your name. Quit the complaint and take responsibility because that’s the only
way out. The best letterhead that no power or man can resist is God’s
letterhead and it is free to everyone who wants to access it. The only thing
you need to do is to accept Jesus Christ whose name commands so much respect
both in heaven and earth as your Lord and savior; which is the first step to a
change of identity.
Lord Jesus, I come to you today, I am a
sinner, and I cannot help myself, forgive me my sins, and cleanse me with your
precious blood. Deliver me from sin and Satan to serve the living God. Lord
Jesus, I accept you as my Lord and savior. Now I know I am Born Again, Amen.
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