"The Name of Jesus"

"Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved." Acts 4:12

I want to talk about the name of Jesus this morning. It was mentioned at church last night that you can talk about God, or you can talk about the gods that different religions worship and call them by name, but the trouble starts when you talk about the name of Jesus- that is taboo and unacceptable in our society and world. In short, they don't want you talking about Jesus- the devil doesn't want you talking about Jesus.

Well, this morning, I am going to talk about Him. He is the King of kings and Lord of lords. He is the Beginning and the End. By Him and for Him all things exist, without Him nothing would have been made that is made. There is salvation in no other name but the name of Jesus. Jesus was the One who was lifted up so that men could be saved. He is the door that leads to eternal life. There is life in His name. His name is a strong tower that the righteous can run into and find safety. At the name of Jesus demons tremble and flee. Sickness bows, disease bows, oppression bows, broken heats are mended, captives are set free and strong holds are broken. His name is magnified above every other name. And at His name one day every knee shall bow and every tongue will confess that He is Lord.

This morning, I am confessing now, not waiting for that day, that Jesus is Lord! In this battle that is being waged against the name of Jesus, you better settle it in your heart now that He is Lord and that you will not deny His name. Many of our brothers and sisters around the world are being persecuted and even giving their lives because they will not deny His name. That may be a scary thought to some, but there is good news attached to it for those who will stand upon and not deny His name. "Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven." (Mathew 10:32) How wonderful to have Jesus Himself say your name to the Father because you did not refuse to say His name and proclaim that He is the Lord before men!

Have a great day. Don't stop lifting Jesus up; there is power in His name, and His alone!

For further reading:
Acts 16:18
Romans 14:11
Philippians 2:11
Proverbs 18:10
Colossians 1:13-18
John 1:3

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