Daily Devotional

THAT GREAT NAME OF JESUS

March 31

eloved of Christ, this is the first time in this devotional that I have used the term "Christ" as an introduction. He certainly is the Christ--- the "Anointed One." Of all the choices in all creation to be the one to come to the earth, be born of a virgin, to live the life of God before the world, and to die to be raised from the dead on the third day, Jesus the Christ is the best choice of all! Beloved your Father has given Him a name that is "above all names!" (Philippians 2:9) At the name of Jesus, the blind receive their sight; at the name of Jesus, the hopeless are powerfully encouraged; at the very mention of His name, demons and evil spirits of all kinds tremble, and that name strikes terror in their minds; at the name of the Lord Jesus, babies catch their breaths again, and from death's door are returned to life; saints are greatly comforted through the most difficult losses suffered here on the earth; ruined, destroyed people are given the gift of totally new beginnings, free of guilt, condemnation and the shackles of sin; presidents and kings bow their heads and submit to the wonderful name of Jesus; princes and governors admit that there is no other name worthy of full authority and rule in the entire universe; the angry, bitter, betrayed wife/husband finds a reason to live again at the mere mention of His name He comes to rescue them and change their desperation into new hope. Go ahead speak His lovely name aloud with high reverence! Speak His dear name aloud, call upon Him and He will come to you in your darkest hour to deliver you from sick, evil darkness that has swallowed you up with fear! At the name of Jesus, and through the power of that great name there is absolutely nothing that can bind you and separate you from the love of your Father in Heaven! You could travel to the far reaches of the universe--- light years away (billions of miles), and when you arrive you could merely speak the name of Jesus in honor and blessing, and the Holy Spirit would be instantly, in the twinkling of an eye, right there, right now and set you free! What wonderful news! Even if you wanted to do so, you can go nowhere in all of creation and escape His love for you! So, why don't you just give up and let Jesus--- the Christ, the beloved of your Father takes his royal seating on the very throne of your heart! With Christ rightly seated there, you will be instantly recognized by the Holy Spirit as one who is born of God and all the rights and privileges of a Child of the King will be brought to you, and you will enjoy the pleasure of a full assurance that you will live forever--- never to die and be separated from your Father--- never to be separated from your other loved ones who already know Him as Lord and gladly call Him Savior. Good news, Child of Christ, this is your best day--- the day of knowing Him from the heart!

Prayer

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Father, what a name--- the name of the Lord Jesus Christ! He is alive, and I confess Jesus as my Lord and Savior today! I will serve Him and worship Him and confess Him fully as my Redeemer and my "Forever Friend!" Thank you for anointing Him to deliver me from sin and the embarrassment and shame of my past to walk in a new way with the Living God, in Jesus’ name, amen!